Canker Sores in Children
What are canker sores?They’re small, painful, crater-like nuisances that sprout on the tongue, on the inside of the cheeks or mouth tissues behind the lips. The sores are usually white, gray, or yellowish with a red rim and last up to two weeks. (Some…
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You know you need to brush your teeth and floss every day. But do you know how to get the most out of it? Even if you think you mastered brushing and flossing in grade school, you may still have a few things to learn.What kind of toothbrush should I b…
Learn MoreHow To Fix a Broken Tooth So You’re No Longer in Pain
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist.While the enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance…
Learn MoreWhat Is Meth Mouth? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that has been around for a long time, creating multiple health issues for users.But there is another downside to this drug: It can ravage the dental health o…
Learn MoreWisdom Teeth Removal: Surgery, Recovery & What You Can Eat
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your dentist has delivered the bad news: You need wisdom teeth removal surgery, a procedure that no one looks forward to having.Curious about what to expect during and after the operation?Experts offer some …
Learn MoreHow to Get Rid of a Toothache: The Best Remedies
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you have experienced a toothache, you know it’s no joke.That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not treating the root cause of a toot…
Learn MoreWhat is a Tooth Abscess?
Kaye Wellborn* will never forget her first — and last — abscessed tooth. The San Francisco Forty 49ers had just won the Superbowl, and a huge, exuberant crowd was celebrating in the street where she was house-sitting. “I was already in so much pain …
Learn MoreWarning Signs of Oral Cancer
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer?Some oral cancer symptoms are common and easily identifiable. Other symptoms are surprising, and you might miss them.First, what is oral cancer?According to the A…
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