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Periodontitis (Periodontal Disease; Gum Disease)

Periodontitis, or periodontal disease or gum disease, is inflammation of the supporting structures…

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Halitosis

Halitosis is the technical term for bad breath.

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Flossing

Flossing is the use of special thread to dislodge and clean food and bacteria…

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Mouthwash is a solution for rinsing the mouth intended to remove food and bacteria.

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Thymol is a synthetic or natural thyme oil, used as an antibacterial in dentistry.

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Oral cancer

Oral cancer is a malignant overgrowth on the lip or in the mouth. It…

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High fluoride toothpaste

Any high fluoride toothpaste contains fluoride at a higher concentration than 0.15%. Most fluoride…

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Casein phosphopeptide – amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP)

Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) is a compound that slows the progression of tooth…

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Xerostomia is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which…

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