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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. 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 ...

  3. 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.

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

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

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Oral lichen planus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Your doctor makes a diagnosis of oral lichen planus based on: Discussion of your medical and dental history and the medications you're taking; Review of ...

  10. 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 ...