Oral health integrity is supported through periodontal hygiene, managing dry mouth causes, and implementing postsurgical nutritional protocols.
Straight teeth and perfectly meshed bites sometimes require orthodontic help. For most people, this help comes in the form of braces. Braces come in several varieties, from the traditional metal bands and wires to virtually invisible clear plastic or off-white ceramic braces.
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Gums help to support the teeth, muscles, tissues and bones inside your mouth. Unfortunately, your gums might be prone to gum disease or being swollen.
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Taking care of your mouth is very important for maintaining good overall health. Neglecting your teeth and gums can make them susceptible to problems such as cavities, gum disease, bacterial infections, impacted wisdom teeth and temporomandibular dysfunction, which is known by the acronym TMJ.
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Nighttime tooth pain can be caused by a number of factors, not all necessarily related to a problem with your tooth. When you experience this pain, knowing its causes and when to seek help can help you find relief.
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A toothache isn’t typically a medical emergency, but it should always be examined by a dental care professional. Common causes of tooth pain include gum infection, tooth decay and trapped food or debris.
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Flesh colored bumps on your tongue can be painful or painless depending on the cause. Some causes of whitish-flesh colored bumps are canker sores, candidiasis and early stages of syphilis. If you’re unsure what’s causing the tongue bump, contact your family doctor for an examination of the affected area.
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A tooth abscess is painful and can be treated. According to the American Dental Association, a bacterial infection and the collection of pus in the pulp of the tooth, which is the soft part inside the tooth, creates this common tooth condition. Bacterial infections can cause swelling and fever.
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Magic mouthwash is used to treat oral mucositis, or mouth sores, such as ulcers and sores from chemotherapy drugs. Over 40 percent of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy will get mucositis, according to registered nurse Carolyn Vachani, writing for the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Cracks at the corners of your mouth, a chronic inflammatory condition medically known as angular cheilitis or perleche, can be painful, unsightly and embarrassing. Although these cracks may look and feel dry, dry skin is not the cause of cheilitis, and applying moisturizer may make matters worse.
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One billion colds occur every year in the United States, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The common cold leads to more absences from work and school than any other illness. The common cold is caused by a number of different viruses that inflame the walls of the nose and throat.
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Natural toothpastes and Arm & Hammer toothpastes differ in their ingredients, but both will clean your teeth. Arm & Hammer products contain the sweeteners saccharin or sorbitol, as well as foaming agents that can cause mouth sores. Many natural toothpastes do not contain these ingredients.
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Many mistakenly believe that getting a filling or crown will prevent a tooth from having problems in the future. Possibilities for a toothache to develop years after receiving dental treatment exist because of the anatomical complexities of a tooth and its surrounding structures.
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Cavities, or tooth decay, are caused by plaque buildup, bacteria and food particles. Cavities can cause a minor sensitivity, a dull ache, or even extreme pain and discomfort. Regardless of whether you're experiencing mild or severe pain, schedule an appointment with a dentist if you suspect a cavity.
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Canker sores are small, shallow, painful lesions that develop at the gum's base and on the mouth's soft tissues. Although their cause is unknown, canker sores may be triggered by problems with the immune system, hormonal changes, medications, trauma and food allergies.
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Unlike traditional toothbrushes that end up in the trash after several months of use, electric toothbrushes only require you to discard the toothbrush heads.
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Dentists will tell you the best toothbrush is the one you actually use. But they will then say the better the coverage of brushing to remove that destructive home for bacteria in plaque, the more likely you will avoid tooth decay and disease.
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A toothache is caused by nerve endings in the mouth just below the tooth, which create a painful throb. Toothaches can be caused by food particles stuck at the base of the tooth or cavities. Whatever the reason, using acupressure helps alleviate the pain to give you much needed relief.
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Many different lung problems can be caused by or exacerbated by inflammation, which is caused by the immune system. This is especially true for lung problems related to asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Rarely are tongue problems an indication of a serious condition. Even large, white bumps on the tongue shouldn't cause alarm. You're constantly exposing the tongue to substances that may lead to irritation, inflammation and even infection.
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Modern society values both health and beauty, and showing off your pearly whites can be a first impression of both. However, if these pearly whites become yellow or stained, options are available to bleach or whiten your teeth.
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