Oral Health Medical Reference

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Cavities happen as a result of tooth decay. Learn more about cavities and taking care of your teeth.

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

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

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

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.

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.

WebMD explains commonly used drugs in dental care.

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

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

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.

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.