Oral Health Medical Reference

Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your cold sore symptoms and speed up your recovery.

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.

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.

Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your canker sore symptoms and speed up your recovery.

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.

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.

Learn what happens when the uvula in your throat swells up, what might be causing it, and what you can do to ease symptoms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to tell if you have an abscessed tooth. WebMD explains the causes and the symptoms, and what to do about it.

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.

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.

Find out why your bleeding gums may be signs of conditions like gingivitis, diabetes, or leukemia.

WebMD explains how a strawberry tongue, one that is swollen and bumpy, can be caused by many different conditions or disorders.

Perk up your pearly teeth and keep them white with these quick tips.

Sometimes, your doctor needs to use a special tool to look deep into your throat to diagnose a problem. That’s called a laryngoscopy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can you catch strep throat? Learn how this infection passes from person to person.