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Tongue Frenum and the Frenectomy



The frenum is a muscle or a flap of the tissue that connects the tongue or the lips of the cheek to the jaw. The frenectomy is performed to remove this flap of tissue.

The Causes of Chronic Mouth Infections



There are many things that can cause a chronic mouth infection and the cause can range from a serious problem to something very minor. A chronic mouth infection may involve the tonsils, lips, cheeks, gums, and teeth.

Study Finds Bib Chain Potential Source of Bacteria

Surveys show that bib chains and clips are on the radar as potential sources of contamination. A bib chain can ‘grab’ onto hair or accumulate patient’s sweat, make‐up, hair products, neck acne, dermatitis, etc in the crevices and inaccessible areas of the holder.

Vitamin B12 May Help Treat Canker Sores

Canker sore help might come with vitamin B12, a study finds. Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Beersheba, Israel, did the study. It involved 58 people who had canker sores. Dentists sometimes refer to canker sores as aphthous stomatitis.