Oral Health Medical Reference

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

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

WebMD explains commonly used drugs in dental care.

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

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.

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.

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

Dental implants may be an option for people with missing teeth. Learn more.

Learn about air abrasion, a technique some dentists use to remove tooth decay without a drill.

Are dentures for you? Get the facts you need here.

Dental veneers can improve the appearance of your teeth. Find out the pros and cons of veneers from the experts at WebMD.

Learn helpful tips from WebMD on fighting tooth decay and cavities.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.