KyleR Asked : I was constantly having problems with one of my upper molars on the right side and after repeated problems with fillings, I asked my dentist to remove it. He had explained that the tooth was still strong and he would put in a new type of filling and this should settle down the issue. About 3 weeks later the >> Read More ...
A swollen parotid gland may occur for a number of reasons, which may be linked to inflammation of the gland (parotitis) with or without infection, blockage of the duct, chemical toxicity or growths in the parotid gland. Swelling may therefore present with pain and impaired functioning, or at times there may be no other >> Read More ...
Persistent taste sensations after eating are more often due to foods consumed during the meal. Remnants of food particles adhere to the surface of the tongue, palate, between the teeth and crevices of the oral cavity due to chewing and swallowing. When these food particles mix with saliva in the mouth, it may activate the >> Read More ...
WillSY Asked : I recently had a cavity filled but noticed that my teeth are still paining. My dentist cannot find any other cavities but says that it could be the same tooth that is causing the problem and wants to consider a root canal. It’s like a dull ache both in my teeth and gums and its like on the top and >> Read More ...
What is Glossitis? Glossitis is the medical term for inflammation of the tongue. It generally implies a swollen, red and often painful tongue as these are common features of the inflammation process. However the term glossitis may also be used to refer to a red tongue, even without swelling, as may be seen in atrophic >> Read More ...
Dysgeusia is a broad term to describe any disturbance of the sense of taste. This may include : Ageusia : total loss of taste Hypogeusia : diminished taste sensitivity Parageusia : taste with no stimuli present Cacogeusia : foul taste sensations (causes discussed under Bad Taste in Mouth) is a type of parageusia. >> Read More ...
The three pairs of major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular and sublingual) are located on either side of the mouth. All of these glands produce saliva and secrete it into the mouth cavity via the salivary gland. This accounts for the majority of the saliva in the mouth. Many smaller accessory glands in the lining of >> Read More ...
Periodontitis is the inflammation and degeneration of the deep tissues of gum, including the bone, which may arise from an untreated case of gingivitis. The degree of damage in periodontitis can result in loss of teeth and severe deformity of the gum and oral cavity. Professional dental attention is necessary to treat >> Read More ...
Gum disease, also called periodontal (meaning “around the tooth”) disease, is an infection of the supporting tissues and bones around the teeth, which is usually caused by bacteria from plaque build-up. Gingivitis, normally the milder form of gum disease, may progress to periodontitis if left untreated for long. Types >> Read More ...
Preventing a tooth cavity involves a combination of understanding the possible risk factors and avoiding it in conjunction with undertaking the necessary preventative measures. Early treatment of tooth decay can often prevent the formation of cavities. Causes and Risk Factors Foods and Dietary Habits Diet rich in >> Read More ...
