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  2. Gingival cyst - Wikipedia

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    Gingival cyst, also known as Epstein's pearl, is a type of cysts of the jaws that originates from the dental lamina and is found in the mouth parts. It is a superficial cyst in the alveolar mucosa.

  3. Teething - Wikipedia

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    Teething is the process by which an infant's first teeth (the deciduous teeth, often called "baby teeth" or "milk teeth") appear by emerging through the gums, typically arriving in pairs. The mandibular central incisors are the first primary teeth to erupt, usually between 6 and 10 months of age and usually causes discomfort and pain to the infant.

  4. Noma (disease) - Wikipedia

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    This is the first stage of noma. The gums are red or reddish-purple and bleed spontaneously. The child has fetid breath and may drool. Painful ulcers of the gums develop, causing trouble eating. If the patient is malnourished and has recently been sick with an infectious disease, such as measles or chickenpox, they are at more risk for ...

  5. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    The milder form, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (also termed "trench mouth"), [9] is characterized by painful, bleeding gums and ulceration and necrosis of the interdental papilla. There may also be intra-oral halitosis, cervical lymphadenitis (swollen lymph nodes in the neck) and malaise.

  6. Periapical cyst - Wikipedia

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    Commonly known as a dental cyst, the periapical cyst is the most common odontogenic cyst.It may develop rapidly from a periapical granuloma, as a consequence of untreated chronic periapical periodontitis.

  7. When are kids old enough to chew gum — and what happens if ...

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    Pros and cons of kids chewing gum. Clinical studies have demonstrated that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after eating can prevent tooth decay.

  8. Necrotizing gingivitis - Wikipedia

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    Necrotizing gingivitis (NG) is a common, non-contagious infection of the gums with sudden onset. The main features are painful, bleeding gums, and ulceration of interdental papillae (the sections of gum between adjacent teeth).

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