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Stomatitis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Measures for the primary prevention of stomatitis include adequate hydration, maintenance of proper oral hygiene, maintenance of denture hygiene, and prevention of exposure to bovine papular stomatitis virus-infected cows.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Measures for the primary prevention of stomatitis include:[1]
- Adequate hydration
- Oral hygiene
- Denture hygiene
- Prevention of exposure to bovine papular stomatitis virus-infected cows
- Avoidance of alcohol
- Avoidance of smoking
- Avoidance of pipes and cigars
References
References
- ↑ Taybos G (2003). “Oral changes associated with tobacco use”. Am J Med Sci. 326 (4): 179–82. PMID 14557730.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2], Usama Talib, BSc, MD [3]