Dental Conditions and Diseases

/Dental Conditions and Diseases

Getting sick is no fun at all! While we tend to be worried about catching colds, getting the flu or developing some other, even more serious disease , sometimes we don’t give as much thought as we should to oral health conditions and diseases.

Cavities are always at the forefront of our mind,when it comes to oral health issues and illness. But, as far as keeping our teeth and gums healthy, there is so much more out there that we need to be concerned about. Gingivitis,which can often be the start of more serious Periodontal disease, is just the tip of the iceberg.

You will know what to look for regarding potential symptoms of gum disease, cavities and oral cancers. Knowing precisely what you’re up against and finding out the ways that your dentist can help you is an important part of your daily oral hygiene and preventive health care.

Teeth Grinding and Its Long-Term Effects

Research has shown that more than half of the polled dentists reported increases in the cases of bruxism. It is a dental disorder where people grind and clench their [...]

Teeth Grinding and Its Long-Term Effects2021-06-04T17:59:22+00:00

How to deal with Gingivitis

By Joe Humphries Gingivitis is an infection of the surface layer of your gums, an early form of gum disease. While noticing that your gums are inflamed, or bleeding, [...]

How to deal with Gingivitis2018-03-28T21:43:23+00:00

Burning Mouth Syndrome

Every so often, Dental.Net  will take a look at some of the lesser-known, but potentially harmful diseases and conditions that can affect your oral health and overall well-being. The [...]

Burning Mouth Syndrome2017-11-08T22:39:40+00:00

Common Dental Diseases and How to Prevent Them

Oral and dental health is extremely important for people of all ages. Dental diseases are majorly caused due to lack of dental health. Healthy eating and good lifestyle [...]

Common Dental Diseases and How to Prevent Them2017-11-08T22:42:19+00:00

Tips for Those With Sensitive Teeth

Those with sensitive teeth are usually always in pain as this condition manifests itself through pain when eating or drinking very hot or very cold things. The pain [...]

Tips for Those With Sensitive Teeth2017-11-08T22:42:14+00:00

Dealing with Dental Emergencies

Everyone has had emergencies every now and then, and though we may know how to handle them, dental emergencies are some of the trickiest. We expect many things [...]

Dealing with Dental Emergencies2017-11-08T22:43:07+00:00

Underbite, Overbite, Crossbite: What Do They Mean?

Many people are not completely familiar with dental disorders. A large number of dental conditions and diseases are natural and mostly have a genetic link. Fortunately today’s modern correction [...]

Underbite, Overbite, Crossbite: What Do They Mean?2017-11-08T22:44:01+00:00

Dealing with an Abscessed Tooth?

There are fewer things worse in life than a painful, throbbing cavity.  A severely abscessed tooth, however, is hands down one of them. The pain, swelling and overall [...]

Dealing with an Abscessed Tooth?2017-11-08T22:52:57+00:00

What are the Causes of Stained Teeth?

Many people believe that stained teeth are caused exclusively by poor oral hygiene. While that may be a contributing factor, even the best-cared-for teeth can become discolored over [...]

What are the Causes of Stained Teeth?2017-11-09T19:34:29+00:00

What is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis is an infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth. When plaque and tartar are not removed from the gums and teeth regularly, they build [...]

What is Periodontitis?2017-11-09T19:32:44+00:00