Browsing: oral and dental conditions

The cause of bruxism (teeth grinding) is often not clear. It can be related to stress, sleep disorders, malocclusion (e.g.,…

Most people may clench or grind their teeth sometimes. But teeth grinding may occur unconsciously and excessively at occasional times…

If you experience a cracked tooth, you can have such symptoms from pain when you chew food to pain and…

Whether you were biting into something too hard, or you had an injury to the mouth or face, the result…

Once tooth roots are exposed, we most likely feel sensitivity and pain. Teeth are susceptible to bacteria attacks and are…

Thumb sucking is a common oral habit that young children experience. Many children quit sucking their thumb or pacifiers on…

Fluoride is an essential element for dental health. This naturally occurring mineral helps prevent tooth decay and fights cavities. There…

When too much of a good thing becomes a problem. Fluoride is a very important mineral not only for your…

Fluorosis, characterized as white or brown spots on the enamel, is the result of excessive fluoride intake during the child’s…

Tooth decay, or dental caries, is the result of acid-producing bacteria that live in plaque biofilm constantly building up on…