What causes extreme dry mouth or a white coated tongue in kids? From managing jaw pain due to bruxism to understanding the dental impact of acidic diets, maintaining basic oral health involves proper tongue care and cleaning habits.
Cracks at the corners of your mouth, a chronic inflammatory condition medically known as angular cheilitis or perleche, can be painful, unsightly and embarrassing. Although these cracks may look and feel dry, dry skin is not the cause of cheilitis, and applying moisturizer may make matters worse.
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Dental extractions, although uncomfortable, are sometimes necessary. If your tooth is broken, cracked or decayed to the extent that it can't be repaired, or if periodontal disease has damaged supporting bone to the extent that the tooth is loosened, you and your dentist may decide extraction is the best option.
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