Dental Problems such as Cleft Palate, Missing Teeth and More
Information about dental problems such as cleft palate, missing teeth, oral piercings, bone loss and more.
Smoking and Dental Problems
Describes the dental problems associated with smoking and other uses of tobacco including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco and hookah water pipes.
Describes the dental problems associated with smoking and other uses of tobacco including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco and hookah water pipes.
Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Jaw Bone Disease
Explains how medications taken for osteoporosis, called bisphosphonates, have been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Explains how medications taken for osteoporosis, called bisphosphonates, have been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Teenagers and Oral Piercing - Is it Safe?
Information about teenagers and the safety of oral piercing as well as side effects from oral piercings.
Information about teenagers and the safety of oral piercing as well as side effects from oral piercings.
Tongue Problems
The tongue is a wonderful and essential part of our body and it allows us to swallow, talk and chew properly. There are also problems that can be associated with the tongue such as bad breath, enlargement, black hairy tongue, soreness and other tongue abnormalties.
The tongue is a wonderful and essential part of our body and it allows us to swallow, talk and chew properly. There are also problems that can be associated with the tongue such as bad breath, enlargement, black hairy tongue, soreness and other tongue abnormalties.
Dental Problems Associated with Diabetes
Learn about the dental problems associated with diabetes.
Learn about the dental problems associated with diabetes.
Bruxism - Irritating and Dangerous
Florence Cardinal, About.com's sleep disorder guide, explains how bruxism and sleep disorders are related.
Florence Cardinal, About.com's sleep disorder guide, explains how bruxism and sleep disorders are related.
Cleft Palate Missing Tooth Fact Sheet
A person born with a cleft lip and/or palate often have a missing tooth. A special treatment plan is needed for resolving the functional and cosmetic problems the absence creates.
A person born with a cleft lip and/or palate often have a missing tooth. A special treatment plan is needed for resolving the functional and cosmetic problems the absence creates.
Bone Loss: The Ultimate Consequence of Missing Teeth
When teeth are missing for an extended time, bone loss will occur. Learn about bone loss and the advantages of dental implants used in tooth replacement therapy.
When teeth are missing for an extended time, bone loss will occur. Learn about bone loss and the advantages of dental implants used in tooth replacement therapy.
Congenitally Missing Teeth - Hypondontia and Oligodontia
Two congential conditions, Hypodontia and Oligodontia, describe teeth that never developed in a child. Also described at "primary failure of eruption." Learn more about these conditions, causes, and treatment.
Two congential conditions, Hypodontia and Oligodontia, describe teeth that never developed in a child. Also described at "primary failure of eruption." Learn more about these conditions, causes, and treatment.