Periodontal disease is a common infection around the teeth, starting as gingivitis with red or bleeding gums. Symptoms can include bad breath, gum recession, and loose teeth. Treatment often starts ...

Many people believe that loose teeth are an unavoidable consequence of gum disease – something that must simply be accepted.

Hard palate cancer affects the bony part of the roof of the mouth. It can cause noticeable growths and symptoms such as bad breath and loose teeth. Treatment typically involves surgery and radiation ...

If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

Oral surgery may be recommended for a variety of dental and facial conditions. Some of the most common situations include: Impacted teeth: Teeth that fail to emerge properly, often wisdom teeth, may ...

A healthy smile is built on small habits you repeat every day. The good news is that most of these steps are simple and low-cost. With a few tweaks to brushing, flossing, diet, and checkups, you can ...

Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing recovery time and postoperative discomfort.

Dentists in the Washington, DC, area are seeing an increase in patients who are coming in with broken, chipped, or cracked teeth. One big reason? People are more stressed—and that can result in them ...

In addition to wearing a bite splint, Yang advised using a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoiding forceful brushing to protect the gums. He added that in more severe cases, periodontal treatment, ...