Tongue troubles
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Geographic tongue, smooth tongue, furred tongue and black hairy tongue are easily treated despite their appearance in the mouth. The cause of both furred tongue and black hairy tongue is poor oral hygiene, while smooth tongue is caused by poor nutrition. Geographic tongue has no known cause.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1995
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Bruxism
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Evidence suggests that there may be a relationship between bruxism, the tendency to grind one' teeth, and ongoing jaw muscle pain or temporomandibular joint pain. Some steps, which can be taken to interfere with or even stop the teeth-grinding habit, are given.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2005
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Dry month
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Patients suffering symptoms of a dry mouth or xerostomia may need to have medication changed or the condition could be brought on by chemotherapy in cancer patients.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2001
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