oral health

What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in adults between the ages of 17 and 21. You can get rid of wisdom teeth pain at home by using mouthwash, pain medication, biting on gauze, applying ice, resting and rinsing your mouth with salt water. Your teeth grow and change from …

What is a toothache? You can stop a toothache at home with over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, hot or cold compresses, salt water gargles, clove oil, garlic, peppermint tea, and vanilla extract. A toothache is when you have pain in or around one or more teeth. It is often, but not always, a sign of underlying dental trouble. You should have …

What is stomatitis caused by? Stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth. It is painful and may be caused by infection, poor dental hygiene, nutritional deficiency, dehydration and other factors. Stomatitis is a general medical term used for an inflamed or sore mouth. The condition can cause pain and discomfort enough to make eating and talking difficult for you. Stomatitis can …

Hyperdontia is the condition of having an excess number of teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth count as extra teeth. Hyperdontia is an oral condition characterized by having an excess number of teeth. The standard number of primary teeth is 20 and the standard number of permanent teeth is 32. Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in a …

What is a mouth ulcer? Mouth ulcers, or canker sores, are blisters that appear in the lining of the mouth and tongue. There is no cure for canker sores, but painkillers, antimicrobial mouthwash, numbing sprays and corticosteroid lozenges may provide relief. Many people get mouth ulcers sometimes called canker sores or aphthous ulcers. These are a sore or blister that …

What are tonsil stones? You can get rid of tonsil stones by gargling with saltwater, coughing to dislodge them, carefully dislodge them manually, or through medication or surgery. However, they will usually go away on their own with time. Your tonsils help to catch incoming bacteria and viruses. They stop them from traveling down your throat and entering your body. …

How painful is a tonsillectomy? A tonsillectomy is the removal of the tonsils from the back of the throat. Removing the tonsils is painful and unpleasant. Tonsillectomy is the removal of two oval-shaped tissue pads, named tonsils, from the back of the throat. Tonsillectomy is a popular treatment for airway obstruction and recurrent tonsillar infection in children. However, the painful …

What are tonsil stones? Tonsil stones are yellow or white deposits that form on your tonsils. People get tonsil stones when mucus, food particles, bacteria and debris build up in tonsil crypts. Tonsil stones are small white or yellow deposits that can form on your tonsils. Made of debris and bacteria, these deposits accumulate in the crevices of the tonsils. …

What is tonsillitis? If you find that, your tonsils are large, red, and swollen, when swallowing if you feel like there are obstructions in your throat, you may be suffering from tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils due to infection. The tonsils are two fleshy lumps, one on the left and one on the right, toward the back …

What is a thrush? Thrush is not normally an issue in a healthy body. It occurs most often in people who have a weakened immune system or are taking certain medications that kill off good bacteria. Thrush is a fungal infection that occurs in your mouth and throat. Thrush on your tongue shows up as white patches.  Under normal conditions, …