- 1. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... time. Practice safe sex. Use condoms if you or your partner has a history of sexually transmitted diseases or high-risk behavior. Don't share personal items. Use your own toothbrush, comb ...
- 2. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- Periodontitis (pair-e-o-don-TI-tis) is a serious gum infection that destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth. Periodontitis can cause tooth loss or worse, an increased risk of heart ...
- 3. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... different brands of toothpaste. Take steps to reduce excessive stress. Burning mouth syndrome can be painful and frustrating, especially since it can take months or years to get a diagnosis and ...
- 4. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- ... that you have the condition. But it's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly. Gingivitis can lead to much more serious gum disease (periodontitis) and eventual tooth loss. The most ...
- 5. Geographic tongue
- (Geographic tongue)
- ... including: Hot, spicy, acidic or salty foods Alcohol Tobacco products Toothpaste that contains tartar-control additives, heavy flavoring or whitening agents ...
- 6. Turner syndrome
- (Turner syndrome)
- ... a condition that affects how your body processes carbohydrates in food. Dental problems. Poor or abnormal tooth development may lead to a greater risk of tooth loss. The shape of the roof of the ...
- 7. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, ...
- 8. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that's caused by a bacterial infection in the inner part of your tooth. A tooth abscess usually occurs as a result of an untreated dental cavity, or a crack ...
- 9. Bruxism/teeth grinding
- (Bruxism/teeth grinding)
- ... may include: Teeth grinding or clenching, which may be loud enough to awaken your sleep partner Teeth that are worn down, flattened, fractured or chipped Worn tooth enamel, exposing deeper layers ...
- 10. Poison ivy rash
- (Poison ivy rash)
- ... tooth-like appearance. In the fall, the leaves may turn yellow, orange or red. Poison ivy can produce small, greenish flowers and green or off-white berries. Poison oak can grow as a low plant or ...
- 11. Von Willebrand disease
- (Von Willebrand disease)
- ... a tooth extraction or other dental procedure Blood in the stool or urine Bleeding from shaving with a razor People with von Willebrand disease may also experience: Easy bruising Bruises with ...
- 12. Trench mouth
- (Trench mouth)
- ... thrive. Throat, tooth or mouth infections. If you already have an active infection, such as gingivitis, and don't treat it effectively, the infection can progress into trench mouth. Emotional ...
- 13. Why You Should Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... a year in Shanghai in order to maintain proper health and hygiene for your teeth. Reasons to visit dentist every six months: 1. Early diagnosis for tooth decay: The very first reason to visit the ...
- 14. What is an Abscessed Tooth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Got abscessed tooth in Shanghai? It can be serious. Abscessed tooth commonly caused by serious dental decay, an abscessed tooth is an infection. More specifically, an abscessed tooth is a painful infection ...
- 15. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... canker sores See your dentist if you have sharp tooth surfaces or dental appliances that seem to trigger the sores. The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers suspect ...
- 16. Wrist pain
- (Wrist pain)
- ... as being similar to a dull toothache, while tendinitis usually causes a sharp, stabbing type of pain. The precise location of your wrist pain also can give clues to what might be causing your symptoms. ...
- 17. Impacted wisdom teeth
- (Impacted wisdom teeth)
- ... wisdom teeth may cause no apparent or immediate problems. But because they're hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are. Impacted wisdom teeth that ...
- 18. Dry mouth
- (Dry mouth)
- ... health of your teeth. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia (zeer-o-STO-me-uh). A result of reduced or no saliva, dry mouth can lead to problems because saliva helps prevent tooth decay by limiting ...
- 19. Osteoporosis
- (Osteoporosis)
- ... which the upper thighbone cracks, but doesn't usually break completely. Bisphosphonates also have the potential to affect the jawbone. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare condition occurring after a tooth ...
- 20. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... throat or esophagus is affected Sensitivity to hot or spicy foods Bleeding and irritation with tooth brushing Other types of lichen planus If you have oral lichen planus, you may have lichen planus ...