Periodontitis

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Periodontitis, pehr ee oh don TY tihs, is a disease of the gums and of the bone that supports the teeth in their sockets. Periodontitis, also called pyorrhea alveolaris, is the chief cause of tooth loss after age 35.

Palate

Palate, PAL iht, is the roof of the mouth. The palate has two parts, the hard palate, in front, and the soft palate, behind. The hard palate is… See more »

Mouth

Mouth is the part of the body that is adapted for taking in food. The lips at the mouth opening help us drink and pick up our food. Inside, we have… See more »

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Cleft palate, PAL iht, is a birth defect in which there is a split in the roof of the mouth. Many people born with a cleft palate also have a cleft… See more »

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