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From what a toothache may be telling you to what’s behind that bad breath, learn about the warning signs and symptoms of common dental problems.

Symptoms

What health problems are associated with bad breath? How does what you eat affect bad breath? Learn about these, bad breath treatment, prevention, and more.

Bleeding gums is a sign of gum disease. And gum disease has been linked to heart disease. Find out more and get brushing and flossing tips.

Dry mouth can increase your risks of gum disease, tooth decay, and mouth infections. Learn its symptoms, causes and how the condition is treated.

Learn about these various tooth problems.

Types

Teeth feel fuzzy? Plaque could be leading to tooth decay. Learn what causes dental plaque and five ways to prevent it.

Canker sores are small mouth ulcers that often make eating and talking uncomfortable. Learn what causes them and how to treat and prevent canker sores.

Thrush is a mouth infection, caused by a fungus. Learn the symptoms and causes, how it’s treated, and what you can do to prevent it.

TMJ causes pain in the jaw area. Find out more about TMJ symptoms and the various treatments, from changing eating habits to medication.

If not treated, gum disease (also called gingivitis or periodontal disease) may end with tooth loss. See a picture of gum disease and learn its symptoms and treatment.

Mouth cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Find out the symptoms, who gets it, how it’s treated, and how you can prevent it.

A tooth abscess is a painful infection. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for a tooth abscess.

Why do people grind their teeth? How can you learn if you’re doing it -- and why is it harmful? Get the answers, as well as hints on how to stop teeth grinding.

Tooth decay destroys teeth and leads to cavities. How do you know when you have cavities? Do only children get cavities? And what are the different ways cavities are treated? Learn here.

Leukoplakia is a white or gray patch that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek. Learn what causes leukoplakia, its symptoms, and treatment.

Pericoronitis is a disorder in which the gum tissue around the molar teeth becomes swollen and infected. Learn the symptoms, what causes it, and how pericoronitis is treated.

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