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Treatment For Tooth Decay And Gum Recession Due To Tobacco
This is a dental condition that occurs in children between 18 months and 3 years of age as a result of being given a bottle at bedtime, resulting in prolonged exposure of the teeth to milk or juice.
Caries (tooth decay) are formed because pools of milk or juice in the mouth break down to
Giving your baby a bedtime bottle can seem like a great idea at the end of a long day, when you are exhausted and baby is having trouble settling down. And when...
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Baby bottle tooth decay
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tooth decay in early childhood occurs most often in the upper and lower front teeth (incisors) and can be a serious problem.Alternative NamesBottle... Read more »
Receding Gums
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Receding gums occur when the gums and the bone in the mouth have moved away from the tooth.Receding gums may be caused by gum disease, imbalanced... Read more »
Dental care: adult
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Alternative NamesTeeth - caring forInformationTooth decay and gum disease are largely caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food.... Read more »
Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Bleeding gums
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