- 1. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... changes to your tongue or mouth. When to see a doctor If you have pain or soreness of your tongue, lips, gums or other areas of your mouth, see your doctor or dentist as soon as possible. They may need ...
- 2. Geographic tongue
- (Geographic tongue)
- ... conditions of the tongue or diseases affecting the body in general. If you have lesions on the tongue that don't resolve within seven to 10 days, see your doctor or dentist. The cause of geographic ...
- 3. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... day and schedule dental exams at least twice a year. Consult your dentist right away if your gums bleed or look red or swollen. Pay attention to your feet. Wash your feet daily in lukewarm water. ...
- 4. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... of cavities and tooth decay vary depending on their extent and location. When a cavity is just beginning, you may not have any symptoms at all. But your dentist may be able to see that decay is starting ...
- 5. TMJ disorders
- (TMJ disorders)
- ... to see a doctor Seek medical attention if you have persistent pain or tenderness in your TMJ or if you can't open or close your jaw completely. Your doctor, your dentist or a TMJ specialist can discuss ...
- 6. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... contained, a dentist can remove it and fill the resulting hole with one of several types of materials that bond with the remaining tooth. If the decay is more wide-spread, the dentist may recommend ...
- 7. The First Time: How to Get Your Child Ready for Their Dental Appoitment in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- It’s important to start dental care early. The American Dental Association recommends that a dentist examine a child within six months of the eruption of the first tooth and no later than the first birthday. ...
- 8. What is an Abscessed Tooth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... infection is an uncommon complication of tooth abscess, dentists should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms. The patient should be examined for swelling below the inferior border of the mandible, ...
- 9. Dry mouth
- (Dry mouth)
- ... a doctor If you've noticed persistent dry mouth signs and symptoms, make an appointment with your family doctor or your dentist. Dry mouth has numerous causes, including: Medications. Hundreds ...
- 10. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... a doctor See your doctor or dentist if you: Notice sores inside your mouth that don't heal Have white or red patches in your mouth Have mouth pain Have repeated bleeding in your mouth Notice ...
- 11. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... painful white lesions inside the mouth, see your doctor or dentist. If thrush develops in older children or adolescents, seek medical care. An underlying condition such as diabetes may be the cause. ...
- 12. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- ... swallowing Sore throat Feeling that something is caught in your throat When to see a doctor Make an appointment with your doctor or dentist if you have any persistent signs and symptoms that ...
- 13. Mitral valve stenosis
- (Mitral valve stenosis)
- ... To improve your quality of life if you have mitral valve stenosis, your doctor may recommend that you: See your dentist regularly. Receive regular dental care, following recommendations for ...
- 14. Dry socket
- (Dry socket)
- ... pain. Therefore, your dentist or oral surgeon will initiate treatments to lessen pain and promote healing. Signs and symptoms of dry socket may include: Severe pain within a few days after a tooth ...
- 15. Penicillin allergy
- (Penicillin allergy)
- ... you've had reactions to penicillin in the past, be sure to tell your doctor and other medical professionals, including your dentist. Let your doctor know about any new reactions you notice when taking ...
- 16. Wilms' tumor
- (Wilms' tumor )
- ... to the dentist. Check with the doctor before any vaccinations, because cancer treatment affects the immune system. With a suppressed immune system, some types of vaccines could cause an infection. ...
