Hyperdontia is a condition in which a person has extra teeth. It’s sometimes called supernumerary teeth and it happens when a baby has more than 20 teeth or an adult has more than 32 teeth. In most cases, Hyperdontia only includes a single extra tooth, but there are situations when two or more extra teeth are present. Most of the ...

Nobody likes dealing with oral pain and some of the worst of it can come from sore and infected gums. In some cases, swollen gum pain caused by gingivitis or an abscess can worse than having a toothache! The good news is periodontal disease—a tooth abscess to you and I—can be treated to relieve pain and swelling and deal with ...

A gum abscess is one of the most painful and noticeable dental problems you can experience. This type of gum disease is one of the primary causes of emergency dental visits. An abscess can come on suddenly and without warning, but in most cases, the underlying cause has been building for some time. Preventing the infection that eventually leads to ...

We all want healthy gums and when we think of poor dental health, we usually imagine a discolored or rotting tooth and gums. It’s true: your teeth are the primary factor in dental health, but almost as important is the health of your gums. And, unfortunately, gum care and health are often neglected. In some cases, care of the gum ...

Everyone knows that baby teeth fall out and when that first baby tooth becomes loose it’s more exciting than it is scary, especially as the tooth fairy may be paying a visit. The opposite is true, though, once we’re adults. The idea of an adult tooth coming loose and wiggling in the mouth and may result in tooth loss can ...

We’ve all heard of molars and incisors, but if you’ve received a dental treatment plan from your dentist or you looked at your X-rays while at the dental office, you might be curious what it all means. The same is true if you hear your dentist and the dental assistant talking about tooth decay and using tooth numbers during a ...

People who believe they have “soft teeth” seem to visit the dentist more often than others as they suffer from frequent cavities and dental caries, even when sticking a good oral hygiene routine. Even brushing and flossing after every meal might not be enough to prevent you from having dental health problems. There are also those who have had relatively ...

TMJ refers to disorders of the temporomandibular joint or jaw joint. This, like all joints, works as a hinge and allows you to open and close your mouth. There’s a joint on each side of your head, and when something goes wrong with it, you’ll likely experience discomfort, have trouble controlling jaw movement, and might spend a great deal of ...

A temporomandibular joint disorder is a problem for many people and, depending on your situation, you might not even realize a problem with TMJ disorder is causing your distress. TMJ disorder or TMD occurs when there is a problem in the temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull at the front of your ears. ...

Tooth sensitivity is a common problem and isn’t always a result of tooth decay or a damaged tooth structure. As a matter of fact, most people experience tooth pain and sensitive teeth occasionally in life, even if they ensure perfect oral hygiene and visit the dentist regularly. The nerves in our body sometimes have a mind of their own and, ...