Teeth Grinding (Bruxism): Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Treatment
By Diane Chen, DMD
The involuntary tendency to grind, clench, or gnash your teeth, often without even realizing it, is medically referred to as...
Read more10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Smile
By Brenda Donato, DMD
A smile is the best way to let someone know that you’re happy to see them or that you like...
Read moreWhat Causes Tooth Abscess and How Is It Treated?
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
A tooth abscess is a collection or pocket of yellowish-green pus formed around an infected tooth or teeth as a result of...
Read moreReasons for Wisdom Teeth Pain and How to Treat It
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
Wisdom teeth, or the third molars, are the hind teeth that grow at the rear end of the four mouth...
Read moreDentures: Types, Cost, Aftercare and How to Get Used to Them
By Vasiliki Athanasiou, DDS
So you’re scared of the dentist? You’re not alone. Studies show that many people have some form of dental anxiety,...
Read moreDiastema (Gap Between Teeth): Causes and Treatment
By Gita Yitta, DMD
Diastema is the dental term for a space between two teeth. This space often occurs in the front teeth, mostly...
Read moreReasons for Bitter Taste in Mouth and Ways to Treat It
By Srujana Kraleti, DMD
Bitter taste or any altered taste sensation is called dysgeusia. Feeling a bitter taste in the mouth or experiencing any...
Read moreWhat Causes White Bumps on Lips and How to Treat It?
By Srujana Kraleti, DMD
The lips have high aesthetic importance. White bumps on the lips can be due to several reasons, which range from...
Read moreWhat 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...
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