What Causes Swollen Tongue and How to Treat It
By Candy Sebold, DDS
A tongue swells, or increases in size, when it is inflamed. Medically known as angioedema, tongue enlargement occurs due to...
Read moreWhat Is Desensitizing Toothpaste and Does It Provide Long-Term Relief?
By Gita Yitta, DMD
Tooth sensitivity or dentin hypersensitivity is characterized by pain or discomfort in the teeth due to loss of enamel or...
Read moreWhy Does My Mouth Taste Salty?
By Candy Sebold, DDS
A salty taste in the mouth is usually one that is similar to sodium chloride, or common table salt. Other...
Read moreHomemade Clove and Peppermint Mouthwash
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
The mouth is the starting point of the digestive process, so it is important that it is clean, or you...
Read moreHome Remedies for Wisdom Teeth Pain Relief
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
Wisdom teeth are late bloomers that have to push against the existing teeth to make room for themselves. Due to...
Read moreRetainer Care: How to Clean Retainers
By Candy Sebold, DDS
Dental retainers are fabricated after a patient has completed orthodontic treatment to straighten the teeth. They keep the teeth in...
Read moreGray Teeth: Causes, Treatment, Self-Care and Complications
By Candy Sebold, DDS
Gray teeth are discolored teeth. They stand out and can detract from a person’s smile. Discoloration in the teeth is...
Read moreFoods to Eat and Avoid After a Tooth Extraction
By Candy Sebold, DDS
You may require a tooth extraction for various reasons, including tooth decay and wisdom tooth pain. While the procedure is...
Read moreTooth Abscess: Home Remedies and Prevention Tips
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
A tooth abscess refers to a buildup of pus in the center of the tooth due to a bacterial infection....
Read moreTreatment for Bad Breath (Halitosis), Explained by an ENT
By Michael Dilkes, MBBS, MS, FRCS
Halitosis, or bad breath, is a very common problem but still an embarrassing one. The realization that a foul smell...
Read moreTeeth Grinding (Bruxism): Self-Care and Home Treatment
By Diane Chen, DMD
Bruxism refers to an unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth during the day time or even at night. While little...
Read moreSelf-Care and Home Remedies to Stop Periodontitis
By Lawal Garuba, DMD, MPH
Periodontitis refers to a bacterial infection that affects the gum and other surrounding tissues. It is vital to treat the...
Read moreAt-Home Treatments for Toothache Relief
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
It is vital to tend to a toothache timely to prevent aggravation of pain, which often extends to the jaw...
Read moreSelf-Care and Home Remedies for Gingivitis
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
Gingivitis is a common oral health problem and refers to the inflammation of gums caused by plaque or bacterial accumulation....
Read moreHome Remedies for Mouth Ulcers
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Mouth ulcers refer to open sores that develop in the oral cavity – on the cheeks, floor of the mouth,...
Read moreHome Remedies to Treat White Tongue
By Yanling Liu, DMD, BDS
The upper surface of the tongue is covered with fingerlike projections called papillae, which contain taste buds and temperature sensors...
Read moreMucocele: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Self-Care Tips
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
An oral mucocele refers to a harmless and painless mucous cyst in the oral cavity. It is a non-malignant tumor...
Read moreHome Remedies for Plaque and Tartar Buildup
By Yanling Liu, DMD, BDS
Plaque refers to a transparent or pale yellow biofilm that forms on the teeth, gums, tongue, and other surfaces inside...
Read moreTMJ Disorders: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Yanling Liu, DMD, BDS
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) refer to problems in the temporomandibular joints, jaw muscles, and associated nerves or an improper functioning between...
Read moreHow to Treat Gum Disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis)
By Asha Ramesh, MDS
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, can be classified into gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis refers to the swelling of...
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