Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates to human beings..
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Extraction (dental) A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons. Tooth decay (properly known as ... >
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Saliva Saliva is the watery and usually somewhat frothy substance produced in the mouths of some animals, including humans. Produced in salivary glands, ... >
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Dental caries Dental caries, also known colloquially as tooth decay, is a disease of the teeth resulting in damage to tooth structure. Dental caries (tooth decay) ... >
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Bruxism Bruxism is grinding of the teeth. This is an oral para-functional activity observed in most people to some degree. Bruxism includes clenching and/or ... >
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