Oral Health Medical Reference
- TMJ Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint (or TMJ), and surrounding facial muscles.
- Dental Veneers
Dental veneers can improve the appearance of your teeth. Find out the pros and cons of veneers from the experts at WebMD.
- Bruxism (Teeth Grinding): How Do I Stop It?
Do you or a loved one grind teeth at night? Find out what can be done for teeth grinding (bruxism), as well as causes and consequences.
- Dental Bridges: What Do They Do?
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Learn more here.
- Braces
Are your teeth crooked, or do you have an overbite or underbite? WebMD explains how to find out if you need braces and what procedures are involved in straightening teeth.
- Dental Health and Tooth Restorations
Learn about tooth restorations, including fillings, implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures.
- Dental Health With Crooked Teeth and Misaligned Bites
Information on two dental health problems: crooked teeth and misaligned bites.
- Air Abrasion: Dental Care Without the Drill
Learn about air abrasion, a technique some dentists use to remove tooth decay without a drill.
- What Is an Abscessed Tooth?
Severe tooth pain, swollen gums, or pain when you chew could be signs of an abscessed tooth. Learn what causes it, how to treat it, and common ways to prevent it.
- Dental Health and Dentures
Are dentures for you? Get the facts you need here.
- Dental Plaque
WebMD explains tooth plaque and why it can harm your teeth.
- Dental Implants: Are They Safe?
Dental implants may be an option for people with missing teeth. Learn more.
- Dental Health and Your Child's Teeth
WebMD provides an overview of children's teeth, including a primary teeth (or baby teeth) development chart.
- How to Treat Gum Disease
Treatments for gum disease vary from medication to surgery. Learn more about the options.
- Dental Health and Bad Breath
Learn what causes bad breath as well as how to treat and prevent it.
- Do I Need a Dental Health Mouth Guard?
Using mouth guards during sports or athletic activity can help prevent dental damage. They can also be worn at night to prevent teeth grinding.
- Understanding Canker Sores -- the Basics
WebMD explains canker sores, mouth ulcers that may be caused by anything from hot foods to hormones.
- Peritonsillar Abscess
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a peritonsillar abscess, a potentially dangerous infection that forms next to the tonsils.
