Oral & Dental Health

Are you in need of gum graft surgery? Living in the UK and not sure how much this procedure will cost you? This is my experience with getting a gum graft surgery due to an ongoing infection.

Are you thinking about getting dentures? Learn what it's really like from someone who has personal experience. Separate fact from fiction.

I had braces as an adult, and let me tell you, they are as unpleasant as you think. Here are some of the ways I learnt to deal with having metal in my mouth.

I have bad teeth, and I know I'm not alone. This article lists ten things people with bad teeth want you to know about them and their situation.

How to take care of full and partial dentures so they continue to fit well and look great. Proper care can save you money on early replacement due to accident or avoidable damage.

Avoid the high cost of buying an orthodontic retainer by ordering directly from the laboratory, online. Sporting Smiles provides self-impression kits that make getting new retainers easy and cheap. I have used this service many times and could not be happier! Read on for my full review.

In this article, I talk about my experience having my wisdom teeth removed and offer personal tips and facts from sources regarding the preparation, surgery and recovery. Learn what to expect if you are having or expect to have this procedure done in the future.

Braces are a great investment, but they can also be a pain. Here are some tips, based on my personal experience: from finding the right orthodontist to eating with braces to proper oral care.

Do you need adult braces? Don't worry, it's not the end of the world. Here's how to survive adult braces. I will discuss my tips and tricks as I relive my childhood.

The only thing worse than an agonizing toothache is childbirth. No dental insurance? No problem. Until you can get to the dentist, here's a quick, unconventional remedy that I swear works!

I've had all of my wisdom teeth removed in two different procedures. These are my tips for a smooth and healthy recovery.

If you or a loved one is considering an adult tonsillectomy, take time to consider all of the benefits and risk factors involved, and be prepared for a painful recovery.

An honest account of what it's like to get gum grafting surgery, written by a patient the morning after the procedure.

The causes of gum recession (in which your gums pull back below a tooth's enamel) might surprise you!

In this article, I detail my experience with a condition called burning mouth syndrome. It is a syndrome that has no exact answers.

Whether you are a child or an adult needing braces, it is helpful to be prepared for that first week of new sensations in your mouth. Take it from someone who has been through it twice.

Do braces hurt or cause any pain? An in-depth, illustrated look at my 12-year-old daughter's experience. Find out what the process is like and what it really feels like.

In this article, I review three popular oral probiotics: Life Extension's Advanced Oral Hygiene, GUM's PerioBalance, and Oragenics's EvoraPlus. I also share my dentist's impressions.

Here are nine strategies you can use at home to stop tooth pain in its tracks. I've tried all of these solutions, and I can vouch for their effectiveness.

So, your kid needs a tooth pulled. A lucky few kids go through life with perfect teeth; however, many kids have teeth that require more attention, possibly including tooth extractions. Here are some guidelines to help you and your child prepare.

Getting dentures can be a process—from getting the teeth pulled and impressions made to learning to talk and eat again. I've been through this already myself. I can help you know what to expect.

Did you wake up with a weird waddle hanging down the back of your throat? It could be a swollen uvula. Here I share information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for this condition.

Read on to learn some exercises to help alleviate pain and muscle stress associated with TMJ disorder. I've had TMJ problems for a large portion of my life. If you're like me, you know the pain that this can cause! But don't worry. Relief is possible.

I thought preventing cavities would be easier with Invisalign than with braces, since the Invisalign trays can be removed for teeth cleaning. It turns out, however, that it's not quite so simple.

U.S. and Canadian tourists flock to Los Algodones, Mexico, for affordable dental care. My husband and I have had extensive dental work done there, and we've been very happy with our experience.

Looking for good toothpaste? Not all toothpaste is the same when it comes to using them with the Philips Sonicare toothbrush. You may be more comfortable with an electric toothbrush if you experiment with different pastes.

I finally got rid of the feeling of a lump in my throat, which my doctor diagnosed as globus pharyngeus. Just a few easy lifestyle changes and it's gone. What a relief! Read on for everything you need to know about globus pharyngeus.

Are your kid's orthodontic retainers scaling up with those unsightly white deposits, and it seems that no amount of toothbrush scrubbing will remove them? What can you do? Read on for some easy tricks.