Dry Mouth (Xerostomia): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
Anything from insufficient water intake, nerves, and stress to excessive physical activity can make your mouth feel utterly parched. Such...
Read more10 Home Remedies to Reduce Gum Swelling
By Edward Henson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Negligence and delay in addressing obvious signs of gum inflammation right from the onset pave the way for advanced gum...
Read moreGum Swelling: Common Causes and Symptoms
By Edward Henson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Gums or gingiva is the part of the oral cavity that surrounds the necks of the teeth and covers part...
Read more10 Quick Home Remedies for Canker Sores
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Canker sores, or mouth ulcers, are mostly harmless and resolve on their own within a couple of weeks. (1) They are...
Read moreCanker Sores: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Canker sores are painful ulcers inside the mouth that usually go away on their own within a few days or...
Read more7 Natural Alternatives to Toothpaste
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Brushing teeth forms an essential part of everyone’s daily morning routine. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene to...
Read moreHow to Relieve Denture Pain: Home Remedies and Tips
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
Dentures are removable appliances that come to rescue after tooth loss. Tooth loss is one of the problems that come...
Read more10 Home Remedies for Receding Gums
By Park Firebaugh, DDS
You can try some simple yet effective home remedies to help reduce gum recession, fight periodontal diseases and improve your...
Read moreReceding Gums: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Risk Factors
By Park Firebaugh, DDS
When it comes to oral health, most of us think it’s limited to have clean and white teeth with no...
Read more10 Home Remedies for Tongue Blisters
By Cynthia Cross, MSN, CCRN, APRN
However innocuous the tongue might seem given its puny size, it wields the power to greatly inconvenience you when indisposed....
Read moreWhy You Shouldn’t Ignore a Chipped Tooth
By Asha Ramesh, MDS
A chipped tooth is a result of a break in the enamel, the hard outer shell that protects your teeth....
Read moreCommon Causes of Bad Breath and Ways to Reduce It
By David Keeton, DMD
Around 30% of the population will suffer from bad breath, or halitosis, at some point in time. (1) While the...
Read moreUnderstanding Pulpotomy, Pulpectomy, and Root Canal Therapy
By Rhonda M. Kavee, DMD
Pulpotomy (vital pulpotomy), pulpectomy (pulpal debridement), and root canal treatment (RCT) are used for the management of the soft tissue...
Read moreWhite Spots on Teeth: Types, Causes, and Treatment Options
By Rhonda M. Kavee, DMD
White spots on teeth are visible when areas of the teeth are either whiter or reflect light differently than the...
Read moreWhy Do Teeth Get Stained and How to Whiten Your Teeth
By Rhonda M. Kavee, DMD
When thinking about whitening teeth, (1) it is important to know that what is a normal tooth color – a...
Read moreKnow the Habits You Must Avoid While Brushing Your Teeth
By Shivani Neelam, MD
Oral health is the window to your overall health. It is the major concern of dental health care professionals. Most...
Read morePeriodontitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Complications
By Lawal Garuba, DMD, MPH
Periodontal disease refers to a group of inflammatory conditions that damage the gum tissue, tooth ligaments, and underlying alveolar bone...
Read morePlaque and Tartar Buildup: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Yanling Liu, DMD, BDS
Plaque is essentially a slimy layer of oral bacteria that lodges on your teeth, gums, tongue, dental fillings, crowns, dentures, and the...
Read moreToothache 101: Causes and Treatment
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
Dentin hypersensitivity, or tooth sensitivity, is one of the most commonly reported dental complaints. It causes short spells of sharp, shooting...
Read moreMouth Ulcers: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Mouth ulcers are open sores that can give rise to a great deal of pain and discomfort in the oral cavity. These...
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