Category: Mouth, Teeth and Oral Health

Lips are structures present at the opening of the mouth and the tissue comprising it is made of nerves, blood vessels and muscles. Both the upper and lower lip …

Are Teeth Bones? A debatable question that often arises is why teeth are not considered as bones? In fact, teeth are as strong as the bones or even stronger …

What is Trench Mouth Trench mouth is a rare bacterial infection characterized by ulcers, swelling, and inflammation of the gums. The condition got its name when soldiers in World …

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory oral cavity disorder which may arise on its own or accompanied with Lichen Planus of the skin. Know all about this …

Do you have a habit of clenching or grinding your teeth too often? Watch out, for these may be the signs of Syndrome. Read and know all about this …

Have you been lately suffering from a swollen dental pulp? Watch out, for you may be suffering from a case of Pulpitis. Read and know all about the main …

Angular cheilitis is a highly discomforting inflammatory condition of the face that is often chronic in nature. Read and know all about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of …

Are you suffering from an abnormal, fleshy growth on the inside of your lip? You may be having a condition called Mucocele. Read on to know what is Mucocele …

Gingivostomatitis is a common oral condition that affects many children across the world. Read on to know all about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome. What …

What is Jaw Pain? Jaw pain is any discomfort in the jaw area of the face. These areas include the lower jaw, the temporomandibular joint and the soft tissues …

What is Glossitis? Picture 1 – Glossitis Source – www.sciencephoto.com Glossitis definition as according to medical terminology can be laid as a condition characterized by the inflammation of the …

Sialolithiasis is the abnormal formation of stones or salivary calculus in the salivary glands of a person.  It is most commonly found in the submandibular salivary gland and duct …

TMJ or Temperomandibular joint is the joint that connects the jaw bone to the temporal bone of the skull. There are two TMJs; one on either side of the …

Stand before the mirror and open your mouth. Do you see smooth patches or lesions on your tongue? You may be suffering from a condition known as Geographic Tongue. …

Are you suffering from Canker Sores? People with Canker Sores desperately look for a way to get relief from the condition. Treatment is usually unnecessary unless you are having …

Having pain while swallowing food or water? Coughing intermittently and suffering from bad breath? Get in touch with your doctor for you are probably having from Tonsil Stones. Read …

Last night was a case of one drink too many and you have woken up with a dry sore throat this morning. The dryness just refuses to go away …