What Is A Grinding Of Teeth?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a grinding and clenching of the teeth. It does not cause much harm. But if it is done on regular basis it can cause injury to the teeth. It can also lead to other complications.
What are the signs and symptoms of grinding of teeth?
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What Is Teething?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is an eruption of the infant teeth and it can occur with the gums. It is also known as cutting of teeth. It is also known as Odontiasis.
What are the signs and symptoms of teething?
It includes the starting of symptoms with the eruption of teeth. It [...]

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What Is A Dentin Hypoplasia?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a loss of tooth structures. It occurs with the involvement of mainly dentin. The dentin is not fully formed.
What are the signs and symptoms of Dentin hypoplasia?
It includes the discoloration of teeth with the dentin which is thin and soft. The teeth are yellow [...]

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What Is A Mal Alignment Of Teeth?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is an irregular placement of the teeth. It can occur due to the genetic reasons or due to the irregular eruption of teeth. It can also occur due to the delayed eruption or pre mature exfoliation of the teeth.
What are the signs and symptoms of Mal [...]

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What Is Pericornitis?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is an involvement of the gum tissue mainly around the posterior or molar teeth. The gums have infection and later become swollen. The third molars are most commonly involved teeth and young people are commonly affected.
What are the signs and symptoms of pericornitis?
It includes the pain [...]

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What Is Root Caries?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a loss of tooth structure mainly roots. It starts slowly and involves the complete root. There are many factors which can lead to this disorder. It starts slowly with involving different layers of teeth. It may be brown or black in color. It is a [...]

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What Is Periodontal Disease?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is an involvement of one or more tissues of periodontium. It includes the cementum, gingival, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. The periodontium is affected by the inflammatory reactions caused due to plaque. They can be gingivitis or periodontitis. In most of the cases gingivitis changes [...]

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What Is A Gingival Recession?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a loss of the gums which covers the teeth and leads to exposure of roots. It is common in the individuals who are above the age of 40 and it can also occur in the young age group. It is also known as receding gum.
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What Is A Chronic Cheek Biting?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is an inflammation on the inner sides of the cheek. There is a pain, redness and swelling too. It goes on from months to years till the patient feels the pain. It is increased with the intake of hot and spicy food.
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What Is Leukoplakia?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a formation of white patch in the oral cavity. It cannot be removed and stripped and is difficult to differentiate.
What are the signs and symptoms of Leukoplakia?
It occurs in both the males as well as females who are of middle age. It can involve many [...]

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