Conditions
By Shawn Watson, About.com Guide to Dental Care
Provides a comprehensive list of dental conditions and problems as well as their causes, symptoms, treatment options and prevention.
Bad Breath
Information about bad breath, also known as halitosis, and how to prevent and treat bad breath.
- What is Halitosis?
- Top 10 Reasons to Have a Dental Cleaning
- 6 Tips for Kissing Underneath the Mistletoe
Canker Sores
Information about canker sores as well as what causes them, how you can prevent and treat them and when to see a dentist.
- What is a Canker Sore?
- What Causes Canker Sores?
- Treatment of Canker Sores
- Canker Sores - When Should You See a Dentist?
Cavities
Describes what cavities are as well as what causes tooth decay and how you can prevent cavities.
- What is Fluoride?
- What are Dental Sealants?
- Are Silver Fillings Safe?
- Silver or White Dental Fillings: You Decide
- Teeth and Mouth Photo Gallery
Dental Emergencies
Information about toothaches and dental emergencies and what you can do to ease the pain until you can see a dentist.
- Top 6 Tips for Managing Dental Emergencies
- Visiting the Dentist Could Prevent Toothaches
- What is an Abscessed Tooth?
- Mouth Guards and Sports - Protecting Your Teeth
Dentures
Information and resources about dentures as well as how to take care of them.
Dry Mouth
Information about dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, as well as how dry mouth can lead to serious dental problems.
Gum Disease
Helpful information about gum disease from the early stage of gingivitis to the
- Gum Disease - An overview
- What is Gingivitis?
- What is Periodontitis?
- 8 Warning Signs of Gum Disease
- How to Prevent Gum Disease
- What is Trench Mouth?
- The Connection between Diabetes and Gum Disease
- Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
- How Your Mouth Affects your Overall Health
- Smoking and Dental Problems
- What is Pregnancy Gingivitis?
- Top 10 Reasons to Have a Dental Cleaning
- What Causes Bad Breath?
- Top 10 Facts Your Dentist Wants You to Know
- What is a Periodontist?
Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer information for mouth, throat, tongue, lip and neck cancer including photos, oral cancer symptoms, risk factors of oral cancer, treatment options and more.
- Smoking and Dental Problems
- Top 10 Reasons to Have a Dental Cleaning
- Top 10 Facts Your Dentist Wants You to Know
Overall Health
Explains how many dental problems can contribute to your overall health.
- Diabetes and Gum Disease
- Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
- Dental Health Issues Associated With HIV / AIDS
TMJ
Information about TMJ disorders including signs, symptoms and treatments.
- An Overview of TMJ Disorders
- What are the Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Disorder?
- What is TMJ?
- Temporomandibular Joint
Tooth Erosion
Information about tooth erosion as well as what causes it and how it can be prevented.
Tooth Sensitivity
Explains what tooth sensitivity is as well as what you can do to treat tooth sensitivity.
