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  2. Tooth loss - Wikipedia

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    Tooth loss is normal for deciduous teeth (baby teeth), when they are replaced by a person's adult teeth. Otherwise, losing teeth is undesirable and is the result of injury or disease, such as dental avulsion, tooth decay, and gum disease. The condition of being toothless or missing one or more teeth is called edentulism. Tooth loss has been ...

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

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    "The gum helps dislodge and loosen the food that was packed into the back molars during the meal. ... been shown to damage the teeth unless your teeth are not aligned properly, in which case they ...

  4. Tooth mobility - Wikipedia

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    Tooth mobility is the horizontal or vertical displacement of a tooth beyond its normal physiological boundaries [1] around the gingival (gum) area, i.e. the medical term for a loose tooth. Tooth loss implies in loss of several orofacial structures, such as bone tissues, nerves, receptors and muscles and consequently, most orofacial functions ...

  5. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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    Chewing gum assists oral irrigation between and around the teeth, cleaning and removing particles, but for teeth in poor condition it may damage or remove loose fillings as well. Dental chewing gums claim to improve dental health. Sugar-free chewing gum stimulates saliva production, and helps to clean the surface of the teeth.

  6. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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    Working to improve your gum health and prevent gum disease can actually improve your overall health, too. ... Pain in your teeth or mouth, especially when chewing. ... as loose or missing teeth ...

  7. Can't stop chewing ice? What it might reveal about your ... - AOL

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    Chewing on ice can be a serious problem for your teeth, and doctors say it can also signal underlying physical and mental health issues. Here’s what health care providers want you to keep in ...

  8. Chewing gum - Wikipedia

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    Gum chewing is regarded as a helpful way to cure halitosis (bad breath). Chewing gum not only helps to add freshness to breath but can aid in removing food particles and bacteria associated with bad breath from teeth. It does this by stimulating saliva, which essentially washes out the mouth.

  9. 18 Things You Didn't Know About Chewing Gum - AOL

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    Chewing gum can reportedly help keep your teeth healthy, fight nausea and drowsiness, and reduce heartburn. It can also curb food cravings — which means it can help with weight loss, too ...