Oral Health Medical Reference
- Dental Health and Tooth Restorations
Learn about tooth restorations, including fillings, implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures.
- Oral Health Problems in Children
Children's dental problems may arise from bottle feeding, thumb sucking, lip sucking, and tongue thrusting.
- Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Learn the facts about cleft lip and cleft palate, a common birth defect, from the experts at WebMD.
- Controlling Dental Pain
The dentist office makes many people anxious. Learn the various techniques for controlling anxiety and pain during your dental procedure.
- Laser Use in Dentistry
Learn more from WebMD about the use of lasers in your dentist's office, including pros and cons.
- Dental Health and Your Child's Teeth
WebMD provides an overview of children's teeth, including a primary teeth (or baby teeth) development chart.
- Preventing Tooth Decay
Learn helpful tips from WebMD on fighting tooth decay and cavities.
- Dental Implants: Are They Safe?
Dental implants may be an option for people with missing teeth. Learn more.
- What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers can improve the appearance of your teeth. Find out the pros and cons of veneers from the experts at WebMD.
- Dry Mouth and Oral Health
Dry mouth can be caused by a number of conditions -- and can lead to serious dental problems. WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dry mouth.
- An Overview of Root Canals
WebMD explains the reasons you may need root canal therapy and how the procedure is done.
- Bruxism (Teeth Grinding): How Do I Stop It?
Do you or a loved one grind teeth at night? Find out what can be done for teeth grinding (bruxism), as well as causes and consequences.
- Drugs Used in Dentistry
WebMD explains commonly used drugs in dental care.
- What Should You Know About Tooth Discoloration?
Tooth discoloration changes the color of your teeth. Find out the causes for discoloration, tips to prevent stains, and how to whiten your teeth.
- Do I Need a Dental Health Mouth Guard?
Using mouth guards during sports or athletic activity can help prevent dental damage. They can also be worn at night to prevent teeth grinding.
- Understanding Canker Sores -- the Basics
WebMD explains canker sores, mouth ulcers that may be caused by anything from hot foods to hormones.
- Peritonsillar Abscess
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a peritonsillar abscess, a potentially dangerous infection that forms next to the tonsils.
