See the following links for more specific information about tooth decay.
Cold Sores and Cankers
Cold sores and cankers are not the same, but they are both types of sores. Canker sores occur inside the mouth, while cold sores are generally found on or near the lips.
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating and psychiatric compulsive disorder characterised by a binge-purge cycle. Binge-eating episodes must occur at least twice a week for 3 months for bulimia nervosa to be diagnosed. Sufferers are usually in the normal weight range and control their weight by self-induced vomiting, periods of fasting, vigorous exercise and abuse of laxatives or diuretics.
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
An estimated 65% of Australians have bad breath. 90% of bad breath problems arise from the mouth itself, rather than poor diet or ill health.
Australians waste millions of dollars a year on over-the-counter halitosis products. Most of these are ineffective because they simply mask the problem, rather than treating the cause.
Abscessed Tooth
A dental abscess is a ‘pus-pocket’ located at the root tip of a tooth. It is caused by bacteria invading the tooth pulp. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. It lies within the tooth and extends from the crown to the tip of the root in the jawbone.
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