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Bad Breath
Other breath odors
Causes
Common causes
Less common causes
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Essentials for Older Adults
Key Points
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Color Changes and Spots in the Mouth
Dry Mouth
Causes
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Symptom control
Essentials for Older Adults
Key Points
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Malocclusion
Causes
Treatment
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Mouth Growths
Causes
Noncancerous mouth growths
Precancerous changes in the mouth
Oral cancer
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
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Mouth Sores and Inflammation
Causes
Viral infections
Other infections
Injury or irritation
Tobacco
Medications and radiation therapy
Systemic disorders
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Topical treatments
Key Points
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Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Teeth Grinding
Treatment
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Toothache
Causes
Complications
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor or a dentist
What the dentist does
Testing
Treatment
Essentials for Older Adults
Key Points
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