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Dental Health

It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in . If you don't, you could have problems with your and - like or even tooth loss.

Here's how to keep your mouth and teeth healthy:

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  1. Dental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or even tooth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dentalhealth.html - Health Topics
  2. Oral Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is oral cancer? Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. It is a type of head and neck cancer. Most oral cancers are squamous cell cancers. They begin in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/oralcancer.html - Health Topics
  3. Cold Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... two types of HSV. Type 1 usually causes oral herpes, or cold sores. Type 1 herpes virus ... cold sores. Cold sores usually occur outside the mouth, on or around the lips. When they are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/coldsores.html - Health Topics
  4. Mouth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows ... smiling or pouting Any problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mouthdisorders.html - Health Topics
  5. Dry Mouth (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... salivary glands. It helps keep you and your mouth healthy. For example: It moistens and breaks down ... antibodies that can fight against infections of the mouth and throat. Antibodies are proteins that your immune ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drymouth.html - Health Topics
  6. Smokeless Tobacco (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or dipping carries risks like: Cancer of the mouth Decay of exposed tooth roots Pulling away of ... teeth White patches or red sores in the mouth that can turn to cancer Recent research shows ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/smokelesstobacco.html - Health Topics
  7. Oral mucositis - self-care 
    Oral mucositis is tissue swelling and irritation in the mouth. Radiation therapy or chemotherapy may cause mucositis. Follow ... provider's instructions on how to care for your mouth. Use the information below as a reminder.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000047.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Oral cancer 
    Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth. ... Oral cancer most commonly involves the lips or the tongue. It may also occur on the: Cheek ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001035.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Mouth and neck radiation - discharge 
    ... after your treatments have stopped. Your skin and mouth may turn red. Your skin might start to ... droopy. You may also notice changes in your mouth. You may have: Dry mouth Thicker saliva Mouth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000058.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Oral-facial-digital syndrome 
    Oral-facial-digital syndrome is actually a group of related conditions that affect the development of the oral cavity (the mouth and teeth), facial features, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/oral-facial-digital-syndrome - Genetics
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