Oral Health Medical Reference

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

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

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint (or TMJ), and surrounding facial muscles.

Are your teeth crooked, or do you have an overbite or underbite? WebMD explains how to find out if you need braces and what procedures are involved in straightening teeth.

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately bonds the material to the tooth to restore or improve a person's smile. Find out if dental bonds are right for you.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

WebMD explains commonly used drugs in dental care.

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

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

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

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

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.