Why 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...
Read moreGingivitis 101: Types, Causes, Treatment, and Risk Factors
By Priyanka Karamchandani, DDS
When it comes to oral care, people usually focus most of their efforts on keeping their teeth healthy. The state...
Read moreWhite Tongue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Yanling Liu, DMD, BDS
The appearance of your tongue is reflective of your inner health. When everything is running smoothly inside, your tongue gives...
Read moreTMJ Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
By Yanling Liu, DMD, BDS
Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly called TMD, refer to a heterogeneous group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions that affect...
Read moreTeeth 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...
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