Oral Health Medical Reference
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Remedies for a Cold Sore
Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your cold sore symptoms and speed up your recovery.
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Remedies for Toothache
A toothache is a pain that occurs in or around your tooth. Learn more about tooth pain, remedies to manage this condition, and when to see a dentist.
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Remedies for Oral Thrush
Oral thrush is a white rash that appears in the mouth, throat, or esophagus. Learn more about oral thrush, remedies to manage this condition, and when to see a doctor.
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Remedies for Canker Sores
Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your canker sore symptoms and speed up your recovery.
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Teeth and Gum Care When You Can’t Go to Your Dentist
Coronavirus keeping you from visiting your dentist? Learn how to best take care of your teeth an gums at home. See brushing, flossing, and other tips.
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What Is a Waterpik?
A waterpik is a brand of water flosser or oral irrigator that sprays water to remove food from between your teeth. Find out how it compares to traditional flossing.
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What Causes a Swollen Uvula?
Learn what happens when the uvula in your throat swells up, what might be causing it, and what you can do to ease symptoms.
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What Causes a Metallic Taste in Your Mouth?
There are lots of reasons you may have a lingering metallic taste in your mouth, from medication to poor toothbrushing habits. Learn more about the most common causes for that metallic taste in your mouth and what you can do about it.
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What to Expect at the Dentist
A visit to the dentist doesn't have to be something to dread. Find out what usually happens, what you can expect at that first visit, what care you may need, and how to make it easier on yourself.
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How to Lower Your Cost for Dental Care
Skimping on dental care can be more expensive and painful in the longer run. Here are smart ways to save money without harming your oral health.
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Why Does My Jaw Hurt? Common Reasons for Your Pain
Ouch! The most common reasons why your jaw might be in pain. Common causes of jaw pain include injuries to your jaw or mouth, dental problems like gum disease, infections like mumps and tetanus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Change in Sense of Taste
Your sense of taste can be affected by your age, an infection, medicine you’re taking, or other things. Something that affects your sense of smell can also affect your taste.
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How Probiotics Help Treat Gum Disease
Good bacteria and bad bacteria live side by side in your mouth, just like in your gut. If they get out of balance, you can get gum disease.
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Do I Have An Abscessed Tooth?
Learn how to tell if you have an abscessed tooth. WebMD explains the causes and the symptoms, and what to do about it.
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What Are the Treatments for Tooth Infections?
When bacteria gets into the root of a tooth, it can cause an infection. Find out what to do if you have an abscessed tooth.
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Can an Adult Need a Tonsillectomy?
Adults have their tonsils taken out, too. WebMD explains why you might need a tonsillectomy and how the recovery differs between kids and their parents.
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Bleeding Gums and Your Health
Find out why your bleeding gums may be signs of conditions like gingivitis, diabetes, or leukemia.
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What Is Strawberry Tongue?
WebMD explains how a strawberry tongue, one that is swollen and bumpy, can be caused by many different conditions or disorders.
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What At-Home Tooth Whiteners Work?
Perk up your pearly teeth and keep them white with these quick tips.
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What Is Laryngoscopy?
Sometimes, your doctor needs to use a special tool to look deep into your throat to diagnose a problem. That’s called a laryngoscopy.
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When Do I Need to Get My Tonsils Out?
It’s not as common as it used to be, but in some cases, your doctor may suggest having your tonsils taken out. Find out when surgery might be the best option for you or your child.
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What Problems Can Strep Throat Cause?
Sometimes, strep throat can lead to other complications, including ear and skin infections. Very rarely, it can lead to life-threatening infections. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria that cause strep.
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What to Expect When You Get Your Tonsils Out
If you choose to have your or your child’s tonsils removed, it helps to know what to expect. Learn how to get ready, what happens during the surgery, and home care during recovery.
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What Are the Treatments for Strep Throat?
Strep throat is caused by bacteria, which means you or your child have antibiotics you can take to treat it. And there are things you can do at home to feel better, too.
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Is Strep Throat Contagious?
Can you catch strep throat? Learn how this infection passes from person to person.
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