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Hygiene Flashcards

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Alopecia

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hair loss or baldness

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Caries

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cavities of the teeth

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Cheilosis

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ulceration of the lips

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Gingivitis

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inflammation of the gingivae or gums

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Glossitis

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inflammation the of the tongue

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Halitosis

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offensive breath

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Pediculosis

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Infestation with lice

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Periodontitis

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marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental periosteum (tissue) and bone

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Plaque

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invisible, destructive, bacterial film that builds up on teeth and eventually leads to the destruction of tooth enamel

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Stomatitis

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inflammation of the oral mucosa

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Tartar

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hard deposit on the teeth near the gum line formed by plaque buildup and dead bacteria

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