- 1. Geographic tongue
- (Geographic tongue)
- ... including: Hot, spicy, acidic or salty foods Alcohol Tobacco products Toothpaste that contains tartar-control additives, heavy flavoring or whitening agents ...
- 2. Turner syndrome
- (Turner syndrome)
- ... a condition that affects how your body processes carbohydrates in food. Dental problems. Poor or abnormal tooth development may lead to a greater risk of tooth loss. The shape of the roof of the ...
- 3. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, ...
- 4. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that's caused by a bacterial infection in the inner part of your tooth. A tooth abscess usually occurs as a result of an untreated dental cavity, or a crack ...
- 5. Bruxism/teeth grinding
- (Bruxism/teeth grinding)
- ... may include: Teeth grinding or clenching, which may be loud enough to awaken your sleep partner Teeth that are worn down, flattened, fractured or chipped Worn tooth enamel, exposing deeper layers ...
- 6. Poison ivy rash
- (Poison ivy rash)
- ... tooth-like appearance. In the fall, the leaves may turn yellow, orange or red. Poison ivy can produce small, greenish flowers and green or off-white berries. Poison oak can grow as a low plant or ...
- 7. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... toothpaste that contains fluoride, which helps protect your teeth from decay. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won't do a good ...
- 8. Checklist for the Dental Deviant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... a day? You may love the taste of soda, but anything too sugary-sweet and acidic can promote tooth decay. Meanwhile, too much coffee and iced tea can cause teeth discoloration in the bargain. It may be ...
- 9. Eating Disorders and How They Ruin Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... their esophagus, develop stomach and heart problems, and suffer basic consequences of malnutrition. Many of those who purge suffer from tooth erosion, hyper sensitivity, chronic sore throat, discoloration, ...
- 10. Laser Teeth Whitening in Shanghai: How Does It Work?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... or in the dentist’s office (using a strong solution) - although often not covered by dental plans. Either way, whitening was completed over the course of several days or weeks. As tooth whitening became ...
- 11. What is Flouride and Why Do We Need It?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Fluoride—the earth’s 13th most abundant element—is found naturally in soil, plant life and processed foods. Fluoride has been added to our tap water since the 1940s to prevent common tooth decay. Research ...
- 12. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Tooth sensitivity is the discomfort or pain to one or more teeth or associated areas that are triggered by hot or cold food or even by breathing cold air. Tooth sensitivity can be of two types. Sensitivity ...
- 13. What is an Abscessed Tooth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Got abscessed tooth in Shanghai? It can be serious. Abscessed tooth commonly caused by serious dental decay, an abscessed tooth is an infection. More specifically, an abscessed tooth is a painful infection ...
- 14. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... canker sores See your dentist if you have sharp tooth surfaces or dental appliances that seem to trigger the sores. The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers suspect ...
- 15. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... throat or esophagus is affected Sensitivity to hot or spicy foods Bleeding and irritation with tooth brushing Other types of lichen planus If you have oral lichen planus, you may have lichen planus ...
- 16. Meningitis
- (Meningitis)
- ... or viruses that can cause meningitis can spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing eating utensils, a toothbrush or a cigarette. You're also at increased risk if you live or work with someone ...
- 17. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... canker sores See your dentist if you have sharp tooth surfaces or dental appliances that seem to trigger the sores. The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers suspect ...
- 18. Peripheral neuropathy
- (Peripheral neuropathy)
- ... or bacterial infections can cause peripheral neuropathy, including Lyme disease, shingles (varicella-zoster), Epstein-Barr, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. Inherited disorders. Examples include Charcot-Marie-Tooth ...
