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2. Bruxism - Wikipedia

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   Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; [1] i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common behavior; reports of prevalence range from 8% to 31% in the general population. [2] Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including aching jaw ...

3. Cutting fluid - Wikipedia

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   Cutting fluid. Thin-wall milling of aluminum using a water-based cutting fluid on the milling cutter. Cutting fluid is a type of coolant and lubricant designed specifically for metalworking processes, such as machining and stamping. There are various kinds of cutting fluids, which include oils, oil-water emulsions, pastes, gels, aerosols (mists ...

4. Occlusion (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   Occlusion (dentistry) Occlusion, in a dental context, means simply the contact between teeth. More technically, it is the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth when they approach each other, as occurs during chewing or at rest. Static occlusion refers to contact between teeth when the jaw is closed and ...

5. Oil pulling is going viral for whitening teeth and more. Do ...

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   Compared to other trendy oral hygiene hacks on social media, such as brushing the teeth with charcoal (which is abrasive and harmful to enamel, says Messina), oil pulling is "pretty benign," he adds.

6. Does Oil Pulling for Teeth Actually Work? Dentists Explain ...

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   Oil pulling is an “ancient Ayurvedic dental technique” that involves swishing oil around in the mouth, which is thought to help cleanse and detoxify the teeth and gums, explains Wei. The most ...

7. Meth mouth - Wikipedia

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   Meth mouth is a colloquial term used to describe severe tooth decay and tooth loss, as well as tooth fracture, acid erosion, and other oral problems that are often symptomatic to extended use of the drug methamphetamine. The condition is thought to be caused by a combination of side effects of the drug (clenching and grinding of teeth, dry ...