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  1. Oral health: A window to your overall health - Mayo Clinic

    Without good oral hygiene, germs can reach levels that might lead to infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Also, certain medicines can lower the flow ...

  2. Mouth cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. It's not clear what causes the mutations in squamous cells that lead to mouth cancer. But doctors have ...

  3. The gaining popularity of oral appliances - Mayo Clinic

    Oral appliances can improve important outcomes in selected patients with more severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Innovations include compliance recorders ...

  4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Overview - Mayo Clinic

    Maxillofacial surgeons diagnose and treat congenital and acquired diseases and deformities of the face, mouth, teeth, jaws and neck. The Division of Oral ...

  5. Oral cancer screening - Mayo Clinic

    Most dentists perform an examination of your mouth during a routine dental visit to screen for oral cancer. Some dentists may use additional tests to aid in ...

  6. Oral thrush - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida albicans, which causes creamy white lesions on the tongue and lining of your mouth.

  7. Oral lichen planus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oral lichen planus may appear as white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open sores. These lesions may cause burning, pain or other discomfort.

  8. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Conditions treated - Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic oral and maxillofacial surgeons are equipped to treat a wide range of conditions.

  9. Progesterone (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Progesterone is used to help prevent changes in the uterus (womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. It is also used to properly ...

  10. Estrogen And Progestin Oral Contraceptives (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Oral contraceptives are known also as the Pill, OCs, BCs, BC tablets, or birth control pills. This medicine usually contains two types of hormones, estrogens ...