Tips & Information About Oral Health

Just had oral surgery? Had your wisdom teeth removed? Eating can be hard, and it is important for healing to eat only soft foods for a few days. With these suggestions, you won't get bored with food!

Dental plaque is made of bacteria living in a biofilm. Eating sugar increases the number of acid-producing bacteria in the plaque and can cause tooth decay.

Are you having your wisdom teeth extracted? Based on my own experience with this procedure, I'll share how to prepare, what to expect, and tips for a quick recovery.

Those who fear dental procedures often have irrational fears that come to their mind. Bleeding to death from a pulled tooth is a common fear for many. Can this really happen? what are the odds?

A swollen tongue may be a minor problem, but it may be painful and even dangerous if it blocks the airway. Allergies, nutritional deficiencies, trauma, diseases, and other factors can cause the condition.

A swollen uvula can make it difficult to eat or swallow. Here are the characteristics of this condition, how to treat it, and how to recognize when it's an emergency.

Keeping your gums healthy is more important than most realize. Gum disease has been linked to heart attacks. Here are ten foods that can keep your gums healthy and your teeth strong!

Can you really cure cavities, or is it a big scam? Cut through the sensational internet stories and learn the truth about curing cavities.

Living with a palate expander can be difficult. But with a little patience you can make it through the process and end up with a beautiful smile!

Learn how chronic dry mouth is related to cavities, why saliva is critical to a healthy mouth, and how to remedy the symptoms associated with a chronic dry mouth.

Treating wisdom tooth pain is similar to treating regular teething pain or toothache. Based on my personal experience and research, here are a few handy tips to effectively relieve the pain.

The tongue is a unique part of the body, and health conditions can be found by looking at it.

Find out how to prevent fever blisters and cold sores so that you never have to experience an outbreak again. Knowing what triggers an outbreak is the first step in preventing them.

Lumps sometimes appear in various places on the body. One common area is the roof of the mouth, but finding a lump on the roof of your mouth is not necessarily a problem.

How to treat the symptoms of canker sores in your throat, mouth, or on your tonsils.

Broken or lost retainer? Afraid of the high cost of a replacement? A mail-order service can offer the same quality for less money than you would pay at the orthodontist.