Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and tissues supporting the teeth. If not treated, it often gets worse. Bone damage and tooth loss can occur. Regular self-care and dental visits can help prevent or control periodontal disease.
Precancerous oral lesions are abnormal cell growths in or around the mouth. They may become cancer. Cancerous oral lesions are life-threatening cell changes in the mouth. These lesions need to be found early to give you a better chance for a cure.
Injury to the teeth or mouth can happen due to an accident or sports injury. Dental trauma may not always seem serious. But even minor injuries can cause infection or other problems. The key to saving your smile is getting help right away.
Gingivitis is a type of gum disease. It is an inflammation of the gums that causes redness and swelling. It's most often caused by infection from bacteria on the teeth.
Canker sores are small, painful sores inside the mouth. They occur most often on the tongue, gums, or insides of the cheeks.
A canker sore is a painful sore on the lining of the mouth. The exact cause of canker sores is not clear.
A crack or cavity in a tooth can cause tooth pain. An infection in the gum or the tooth's root can cause pain and swelling. Pain may spread from the tooth to your ear, or to the part of the jaw on the same side.
A dental cavity is a pit or crater in the surface of a tooth. This exposes the sensitive inner layer of the tooth and causes pain.
An abscess is a pocket of pus at the tip of a tooth root in your jawbone. It's caused by an infection at the root of the tooth. It can cause pain and swelling of the gum, cheek, or jaw.
A dental abscess is an infection at the base of a tooth. If the infection isn't treated, more serious infections can spread to the face (facial cellulitis). This is a very serious condition.
One or more of your teeth have been damaged. This can mean that the tooth is cracked or chipped. Or it can mean that the tooth has been knocked out of place. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.
Jaw dislocation means that the lower jaw has come out of the joint that connects it to the skull.
You have a broken jaw, or mandible bone. This is called a jaw fracture. It may be a minor break in the bone. Or you may have a major break, with the bone moving out of place. Learn how to care for the fracture as you heal.
TMJ disorders involve chronic or recurrent pain in the temporomandibular joint. There is no widely agreed-on cause.
A dental abscess is an infection of the tooth socket. The infection causes pain and swelling of the gum, cheek, or jaw.
When you've had a tooth removed (extracted), you need to take care of your mouth. Doing certain things, even on the first day, may help you feel better and heal faster. Read on to learn more.
If you have a single damaged tooth, your dentist may recommend a crown. Read on to learn more about this treatment choice.
After surgery to remove your wisdom teeth, your mouth needs time to heal. To promote faster healing, get enough rest, eat and drink nutritious foods, and take care of the extraction site.
