Oral Health Medical Reference
- Oral Health Problems in Children
Children's dental problems may arise from bottle feeding, thumb sucking, lip sucking, and tongue thrusting.
- 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.
- Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia, or white and gray patches inside the mouth, may be caused by irritation. Or the condition may be a sign of oral cancer. Learn more about how leukoplakia is treated.
- Treatment for Dry Mouth
Treatment for dry mouth depends on what is causing the problem. Learn more from WebMD about different approaches to stimulating the salivary glands.
- Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Learn the facts about cleft lip and cleft palate, a common birth defect, from the experts at WebMD.
- Dental Health With Crooked Teeth and Misaligned Bites
Information on two dental health problems: crooked teeth and misaligned bites.
- Dental Implants: Are They Safe?
Dental implants may be an option for people with missing teeth. Learn more.
- What Should You Know About Wisdom Teeth and Dental Health?
What are wisdom teeth and why do they sometimes require removal? Learn more from the experts at WebMD.
- Preventing Tooth Decay
Learn helpful tips from WebMD on fighting tooth decay and cavities.
- What Is an Abscessed Tooth?
Severe tooth pain, swollen gums, or pain when you chew could be signs of an abscessed tooth. Learn what causes it, how to treat it, and common ways to prevent it.
- Drugs Used in Dentistry
WebMD explains commonly used drugs in dental care.
- 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.
- 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.
