Mouth diseases
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Bleeding gums - MyDr.com.au
Bleeding gums are something many people notice when brushing their teeth or flossing, however, healthy gums rarely bleed.
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Gum disease - Better Health Channel
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Oral healthcare - MyDr.com.au
Oral health problems include tooth decay, gum disease, mouth ulcers, halitosis, childhood teething and oral thrush.
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Dental health | Diabetes Australia
The mouth is often overlooked as an area of the body with complications associated with diabetes
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Tooth decay and gum disease
Tooth decay and gum disease are the 2 main types of dental disease, but good oral hygiene can prevent them both.
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Mouth Cancer - Introduction | Head and Neck Cancer Types | Head and Neck Cancer Australia
What do we mean by 'Mouth Cancer'? Mouth Cancer is a colloquial term for Oral Cancer
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Gingivitis & gum disease: children & teens | Raising Children Network
Symptoms of gingivitis or gum disease include bleeding gums. If you think your child has gingivitis, see a dentist. Prevent gingivitis with good dental care.
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Brushing (18-30yrs) - Your Dental Health | Australian Dental Association
Brushing your teeth removes the plaque that causes tooth decay and gum disease. Information for younger Adults 18 - 30 years.
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Cancer Treatment and Oral Health (18-30yrs) - Your Dental Health | Australian Dental Association
Your teeth & gums need to be looked after while you're undergoing cancer treatment. Information for younger Adults 18 - 30 years.
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Rare Cancers Australia - Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Lip and oral cavity cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lips or mouth.
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Gum Disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis) | Ausmed
Gum disease occurs when the gum (gingiva) - the mucosal tissue surrounding and protecting the teeth - becomes infected and inflamed. Gum disease is usually caused by plaque, a sticky coating of bacteria that accumulates on the teeth along the gum line and causes irritation.
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Oral Health for Older Adults | Ausmed
Oral health is integral to a person’s overall wellbeing and quality of life and contributes significantly to positive ageing. While oral health issues are not inevitable with age, older adults over 50 are significantly more likely to experience problems with their teeth and gums.
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Oral and dental effects of antidepressants | Issue 3 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
Patients treated with antidepressant drugs may experience a dry mouth. Other drugs associated with dry mouth include...
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Saliva: Salivary Microbiota, Kissing and Dry Mouth | Ausmed
Whilst it may not be the most pleasant or attractive health topic, it is clear that to provide evidence-based care, nurses and healthcare professionals need to know about the bodily fluids that they may come in contact with when providing face-to-face patient care.
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Rivastigmine for people with Alzheimer's disease | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Rivastigmine (6 to 12 mg daily orally or 9
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for primary dysmenorrhoea | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: High-frequency TENS was found to be effective for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea by a number of small trials
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Chronic Conditions and Infections | Ausmed
The term chronic condition refers to a broad spectrum of chronic and complex health conditions including mental illnesses, trauma, disability and genetic disorders. Clients with chronic conditions may be more susceptible to infectious illnesses for a number of reasons.
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Topical corticosteroids and oral mucosa | Issue 5 | Volume 37 | Australian Prescriber
Topical corticosteroid ointments are an important component in the management of oral mucosal disease. When used appropriately, they are effective and have...
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Breast Cancer and Menopause - Australasian Menopause Society
Breast Cancer and Menopause
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MHT & breast cancer - Australasian Menopause Society
There is a known association between the use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and breast cancer.
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