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Actinic lichen planus

Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows you toTake in food and drinkBreathe in airStart digestion, with your teeth chewing the food you eat and your salivary glands releasing saliva to help break down the foodSpeak and singShow emotion, by smiling or poutingAny problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink, or even smile. Some common mouth problems includeCold sores - painful sores on the lips and around the mouth, caused by a virusCanker sores - painful sores in the mouth, caused by bacteria or virusesThrush - a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth Leukoplakia - white patches of excess cell growth on the cheeks, gums or tongue, common in smokersDry mouth - a lack of enough saliva, caused by some medicines and certain diseasesGum or tooth problemsBad breathTreatment for mouth disorders varies, depending on the problem. If a mouth problem is caused by some other disease, treating that disease can help. It is also important to keep your mouth clean and healthy by brushing, flossing, and not using tobacco.

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