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Most young adults are looking for that Hollywood smile

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Young adults tend to have risky behaviors, making them a higher risk for STDS such as herpes.

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Many young adults drink coffee and tea to wake up in the morning and may be worried about staining.

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Young adults tend to have unprotected sex very often, putting them at risk for getting the HIV virus.

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young adults may be concerned with the appearance of cold sores. Cold sores are a clincal sign of herpes simplex virus. Young adults may have unprotected sex with multiple partners, increasing the risk of contract the disease and developing cold sores.

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Young adults may be concern about discoloration of their teeth, especially if they're avid coffee/tea drinkers in the morning! As they enter college and enter the workforce, appearance of their smile may be important to them.

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The wisdom teeth usually appear in the mouth around the age of 17-25. Radiographs should be taken in order to evaluate the third molars. Common complications could be impacted molars, pain, infection, and even damage to the surrounding teeth.

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Drug abuse can cause  rapid tooth decay and for example, marijuana blocks calcium from transferring through the body which is a problem because calcium is needed for healthy teeth

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Erosion on the lingual surfaces on a young adult could indicate binge drinking (leading to possible excessive purging) which is a common young adult activity to relieve stress and have fun with friends but can lead to dental concerns like eroding of the enamel.

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Cheek biting can be very commonly seen in young adults due to stress.

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Young adults are more likely to participate in risky sexual behaviors which can lead to STIs. This picture shows HPV in the mouth, which can occur from unprotected oral sex.

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Young adults are more likely to have oral piercings which can lead to dental issues. For example tongue piercings can lead to an increased risk of infection, cause wear to tooth surfaces, and could even damage fillings.

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Using any kind of spit or smokeless tobacco is a major health risk. The image below displays leukoplakia in the mouth where users place their chew or dip. Leukoplakia is a gray-white patch in the mouth that can become cancer. These patches can’t be scraped off.

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Erosion from drinking, due to young adults not knowing their drinking limits and vomitting

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Elizabeth Corvino
This image depicts recession, as well as attrition. Many of these oral implications become evident as the oral cavity ages due to inadequate home care or improper brushing technique throughout ones live, or clenching and grinding which does damage to the teeth over time.