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Dental flossing involves using soft nylon or silk thread or tape to remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth. Dental floss can come in waxed or unwaxed forms. It is recommended as a supplementary step to toothbrushing for maintaining oral hygiene.  

The extraction of one or more teeth performed by a dentist. Dental extraction is carried out when a tooth is extensively decayed or broken beyond repair, or in the presence of an abscess. Removal of teeth might also be necessary in cases of dental overcrowding or malocclusion (an improper bite), if they’re loose due to…

Disodium etidronate is a bisphosphonate drug utilized for treating bone disorders like Paget’s disease and osteoporosis. Its mechanism involves reducing the activity of bone cells, which helps in slowing down the progression of the disease. Generally, the side effects of this drug are mild.  

These are conditions where the process of achieving or maintaining a penile erection is impaired. They encompass complete or partial inability to achieve or sustain an erection, continuous erection despite a lack of sexual desire, and a situation where the penis bends during an erection.  

A form of mitral stenosis, which is a narrowing of the mitral valve located on the left side of the heart, that is present from birth.  

A pair of conjoined kidneys located on one side of the body represents one type of kidney structural anomaly. A second anomaly, duplex renal pelvis, involves a single kidney possessing two renal pelvises – the sections of the kidney responsible for collecting urine. A third condition, known as duplex ureter, occurs when one kidney gives…

The top section of the initial segment of the duodenum, which can be visualized during a barium X-ray test.  

Drug-induced psychosis is a mental state characterized by a disconnection from reality that can occur as a consequence of using certain substances. Such substances may include amphetamines, cocaine, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), and cannabis. This mental condition can also be triggered by prescribed medications, especially when consumed in high doses, with corticosteroids being a notable…

The detrimental impacts on the body caused by an overdose of a specific medication. Unintentional poisoning frequently happens among young children. The risk has been mitigated by the use of child-proof medication containers. In adults, it’s typically the elderly or those who are disoriented and uncertain about their prescribed medication and dosage who are most…

A disorder caused by drug use is known as a drug-induced disease. Instances of this can include conditions like drug-induced lupus erythematosus, haemolytic anaemia, and parkinsonism. Risk factors that may heighten the chance of developing a drug-induced disease include age, gender, personal sensitivity, pre-existing conditions (particularly kidney or liver diseases), and the mix of medications…