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== Dental Problems in Facial Palsy<br> == | == Dental Problems in Facial Palsy<br> == | ||
Teeth on the palsy side of the mouth may show more signs of decay, and the gums on that side may have more disease than the unaffected gums.<br>This is often due to the fact that food may collect in the cheek on the palsy side, as a result of the lower muscle tone in the cheek. In addition, the increased difficulty in brushing the teeth on that side may mean that unless | Teeth on the palsy side of the mouth may show more signs of decay, and the gums on that side may have more disease than the unaffected gums.<br>This is often due to the fact that food may collect in the cheek on the palsy side, as a result of the lower muscle tone in the cheek. In addition, the increased difficulty in brushing the teeth on that side may mean that unless great care is taken, food is left in contact with the teeth and gums far longer than usual.<br> | ||
== Function of Saliva<br> == | == Function of Saliva<br> == | ||
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Dental Problems in Facial Palsy
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Teeth on the palsy side of the mouth may show more signs of decay, and the gums on that side may have more disease than the unaffected gums.
This is often due to the fact that food may collect in the cheek on the palsy side, as a result of the lower muscle tone in the cheek. In addition, the increased difficulty in brushing the teeth on that side may mean that unless great care is taken, food is left in contact with the teeth and gums far longer than usual.
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