Salivary Gland Stones

If you have symptoms of a salivary gland stone, your doctor will first check for stones with a physical exam. For small stones, stimulating saliva ...

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Pericoronitis

Your dentist will also take note of any symptoms such as swelling or infection, and will check for the presence of a gum flap around a wisdom tooth...

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Oral HPV and Cancer

But it is clear that you can’t get oral HPV from casual contact, like kissing on the cheek or sharing a drink with an infected person. More than 40...

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Oral Mucous Cyst

An oral mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a harmless swollen spot. Called marsupialization, this technique helps a new duct form and helps sa...

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Dental Health Mouth Guards

Mouth guards are coverings worn over teeth, and often used to protect teeth from injury from teeth grinding and during sports. First, your dentist ...

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Invisible Aligners for Teeth

Learn more about FDA-approved teeth aligners. Patients who have severe crowding or spacing problems -- or severe underbites, overbites, or crossbit...

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Gum Tissue Grafts

If you've recently been told by your dentist or gum doctor (periodontist) that you need a gum graft, don't panic. To repair the damage and prevent ...

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Leukoplakia

Leukoplakia is a white or gray patch that shows up on your tongue, the inside of your cheek, or on the floor of your mouth. Treatment for leukoplak...

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Broken or Dislocated Jaw

This X-ray shows a broken jaw. The dark angular line near the bottom right of the jaw is the fracture. A potential but serious consequence of jaw f...

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Risk Factors for Tooth Loss

Avoiding tooth loss may be partly within your control, research suggests. Gum (periodontal) disease was the leading reason for tooth loss. It's one...

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