Teeth

Although fairly common, baby bottle tooth decay is also preventable. Learn six easy ways to prevent your child's baby teeth from developing baby bottle tooth decay.

Repairing a broken tooth will not only save your smile, it can also save your tooth! If you have a broken tooth, see your emergency dentist. If you don't, find out how to keep it that way.

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, affects both children and adults. While stress is often the culprit for adults, colds and allergies can cause bruxism in children.

Need another good reason to kick your sugar habit? Consuming too much sugar causes cavities; but changing your diet can help stop dental cavities altogether. 

A chipped tooth can lead to a chip on your shoulder when it comes to your smile. Only a dentist can tell if there's more damage to a chipped tooth than meets the eye.

A toothache doesn't always mean that you have cavities. Tooth pain may be a sign that you have a cracked tooth -- and that a dental visit is in your near future.

Are crooked teeth distorting the way you see yourself? It's time to straighten out your attitude. Explore your dental treatment options and get hooked on the idea of a beautiful smile!

Brushing your teeth hard won't get them any cleaner; in fact, it may cause tooth abrasion. Tooth abrasion is the wearing away of tooth enamel and can lead to infection.

A dental abscess sometimes behaves like a trickster by causing pain and then subsiding. But don't let an abscess fool you; you'll need to see your dentist to stop the infection.

Salt plus plaque equals dental calculus. Unfortunately, you can't just erase dental calculus by brushing; you'll have to see your dentist for a scaling and root planing dental treatment.

Everyone's heard of cavities, but you may not recognize dental cavities by their other name: dental caries. Although dental caries seem inevitable, there are many ways to keep them at bay.

Seeing white spots may mean there's something wrong with your eyes, but if you see them on your teeth it could be a sign of dental fluorosis. Find out how you can prevent dental fluorosis.

Eating sweets and starchy foods are major culprits of dental plaque. But there are three easy ways to tell if you have dental plaque and four easy ways to prevent it.

Unlike dental plaque, which can be removed from your teeth by brushing, dental tartar has to be removed by your dentist. Left untreated, dental tartar can cause cavities and the need for gum disease treatment.

Impacted teeth may try to squeeze their way in with the rest of your teeth causing overcrowding and an uneven bite. But should impacted teeth always be removed?

A knocked-out tooth requires immediate action from an emergency dentist: There's about a 30-minute window and three things you can do to help save a knocked-out tooth.

A child with missing teeth looks cute, but an adult just looks toothless. Learn why replacing missing teeth is just as important for your health as it is for your looks.

Why deprive yourself of certain foods and drinks because of sensitive teeth? You and your dentist can work together to desensitize sensitive teeth.

Sick of stained teeth? The solution for stained teeth is twofold: understanding what causes tooth stains and seeing your dentist for help. Get started now!

Tetracycline is an effective antibiotic, but it can also cause deep, dark stains on your teeth. Although cleanings won't remove tetracycline stains, veneers can cover them.

Tooth decay affects 90 percent of Americans. Although it's common, tooth decay is preventable: good oral hygiene, a well-balanced diet and regular dental visits are key.

Even if you practice good oral hygiene, you may still be susceptible to some tooth discoloration. Avoiding certain foods, drinks and habits can put you on the white path.

Controlling the pH balance of your mouth is essential for avoiding tooth erosion. An easy way to maintain healthy pH levels is to avoid consuming highly acidic foods and drinks.

In ancient times, people believed that a tooth worm was the cause of tooth holes and pain. Although there were never any sightings of the tooth worm, there were plenty of unconventional toothache remedies.

Who knew a toothache could cause so much distress? Whether your discomfort is mild or severe, a visit to your dentist for professional toothache remedies can make your toothache become less of a pain.

Our wisdom teeth once served a good purpose; today, they do little more than cause inconvenience. So what's the smart thing to do about wisdom teeth?