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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. Mouth cancer happens when cells on the lips or in the mouth develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the ...

  3. Oral cancer screening - Mayo Clinic

    Oral cancer screening is an examination performed by a dentist or doctor to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. The goal of oral ...

  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 and Maxillofacial Surgery - Tests and procedures - Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic oral and maxillofacial surgeons are expert in a wide range of tests and procedures for assessing and treating patients.

  6. Oral thrush - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oral thrush, also called oral candidiasis (kan-dih-DIE-uh-sis), is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans builds up in the mouth.

  7. 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 ...

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

    Oral lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is an ongoing inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. There are several different types ...

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

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

  10. Glycerin (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    For oral dosage form (oral solution):. To lower pressure in the eye: Adults—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual ...