Tooth Abscess
Kaye Wellborn* will never forget her first — and last — abscessed tooth. The San Francisco 49ers had just won the Superbowl, and a huge,
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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
Brushing
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
Broken Tooth
What’s the treatment for a broken tooth? Tooth enamel is made of the hardest substances in the human body, but teeth still have their breaking
Dental Grills
Got 30 down at the bottom, 30 mo at the top All invisible set in little ice cube blocks If I could call it a
Meth Mouth
Few methamphetamine users fit the stereotype of the gaunt, twitchy addict. Some users take the drug in plush offices or lavish houses. Some wear suits
Dental terms A-Z
Abscess — pus-filled, inflamed area around a tooth. Amalgam — silver-mercury alloy used to fill cavities. Bicuspid — adult type of tooth located between the
Dental Care During Pregnancy
With all the changes brought on by pregnancy, you may not be thinking about routine things like getting your teeth cleaned. But new research suggests
Diabetes and Dental Care
If you have diabetes, you’re probably already committed to protecting your feet, your eyes, and your heart. But how much thought do you give to