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Can Teeth Cleaning Alleviate Bad Breath? Unraveling the Link

Breath odor, an age-old issue plaguing countless individuals worldwide, extends beyond being a mere inconvenience. It infiltrates social interactions, causing discomfort and emotional distress. Understanding its origins, particularly about oral health, unveils a pertinent question: Can teeth cleaning effectively tackle this pervasive problem? The Culprits Behind Bad Breath Volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), products of bacterial

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What triggers Oral lichen planus?

What triggers Oral lichen planus?

Introduction What triggers Oral lichen planus? This is the most common question that my patients ask. Moreover, this is the toughest question to answer either. Strictly speaking, OLP has a multifactorial etiology. No single factor is known to play a key role. Interestingly, contemporary research has failed to provide strong evidence for the initiation of

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Geographic tongue -what does it mean?

What is geographic tongue? Geographic tongue (GT) is a benign inflammatory condition affecting the superficial surface of the tongue. In most cases the aetiology is unknown. How does it appear? It appears as reddish areas characterised by denuded surfaces on the tongue (de-papillated tongue) surrounded by white borders. The peculiarity of this lesion is, these

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