Oral Health Medical Reference

Dry mouth can be caused by a number of conditions -- and can lead to serious dental problems. WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dry mouth.

Learn more from WebMD about the use of lasers in your dentist's office, including pros and cons.

A toothache is pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by a number of dental problems. Get tips from WebMD on how to prevent and treat toothaches.

Learn about tooth restorations, including fillings, implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures.

Children's dental problems may arise from bottle feeding, thumb sucking, lip sucking, and tongue thrusting.

Learn what causes bad breath as well as how to treat and prevent 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.

Treatments for gum disease vary from medication to surgery. Learn more about the options.

Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Learn more here.

There are many types of dental crowns and they're used for a variety of situations. Learn more about your teeth and crowns.

Do your teeth twinge when you eat or drink? Find out what could be causing your sensitive teeth -- and how to treat it.

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.

Leukoplakia, or white and gray patches inside the mouth, may be caused by irritation. Or the condition may be a sign of oral cancer. Learn more about how leukoplakia is treated.

It takes a lot of different health care providers to keep your mouth healthy. Learn all about these specialists from dentists or prosthodontists.

WebMD explains commonly used drugs in dental care.

Information on two dental health problems: crooked teeth and misaligned bites.

WebMD provides an overview of children's teeth, including a primary teeth (or baby teeth) development chart.

Treatment for dry mouth depends on what is causing the problem. Learn more from WebMD about different approaches to stimulating the salivary glands.

Tooth discoloration changes the color of your teeth. Find out the causes for discoloration, tips to prevent stains, and how to whiten your teeth.

Using mouth guards during sports or athletic activity can help prevent dental damage. They can also be worn at night to prevent teeth grinding.

WebMD explains canker sores, mouth ulcers that may be caused by anything from hot foods to hormones.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a peritonsillar abscess, a potentially dangerous infection that forms next to the tonsils.