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Dental Conditions

From bad breath to a broken tooth, learn about the dental symptoms that merit a trip to the dentist or emergency room and those you can treat at home.
Ludwig's Angina
An Overview of Ludwig's Angina
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
Tongue examination
Transient Lingual Papillitis Causes and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Amelogenesis Imperfecta Affects Dental Enamel Development
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
pericoronitis
What to Expect When You Have Pericoronitis
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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What an Orthodontist Means by Malocclusion
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
Orthodontist
What You Need to Know About Bruxism
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
When Your Toothache and Headache Are Related
Is There a Link Between Your Headache and Your Toothache?
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
Sleep Apnea/Dental Health
The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Oral Health
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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What You Need to Know About Receding Gums
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
Woman suffering from a toothache
What to Do When You Have an Abscessed Tooth
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Why Is Your Tooth Hurting?
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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How to Relieve Pain From a Cracked or Broken Tooth
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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The Reason Why Your Mouth Is So Dry —and What You Can Do About It
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
An overview of fluorosis
An Overview of Fluorosis
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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9 Common Dental Problems and How to Prevent Them
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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The Telltale Signs That You're Dealing With Tooth Erosion
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Canker Sore Causes and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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This Rare Condition, Known as Hyperdontia, Can Cause Dental Complications
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
Woman getting her teeth cleaned at the dentist
Warning Signs of Gingivitis
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
Woman with toothache touching her jaw
Learn Simple Ways to Naturally Ease an Aching Tooth
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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Why Your Child May Need Orthodontic Headgear
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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Canker Sore Remedies That Actually Work
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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7 Ways to Ease Your Tooth Pain When You Have a Cavity
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
Sweet Onions
Do You Know What Is Causing Your Bad Breath?
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
Dentist working on patients teeth
Understanding Periodontitis
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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How Gingival Overgrowth Can Be a Side Effect of Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
Mouthwash
The 8 Best Mouthwashes for Gingivitis of 2021
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Who Gets Pancreatic Cancer—and Why
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD