Abstract
Oral cavity health is a significant part of patients' overall health. Caring for the oral cavity has a significant impact not only on a person's well-being but also on their self-esteem. The mouth is the "entrance gate" to the body, therefore, changes in the organs and tissues of the oral cavity can be the first signals of a patient's general health disorder.
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