What is Oral Lichen Planus?
Oral Lichen Planus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the mucous membranes in your mouth. It can cause a burning feeling, redness and swelling and you may have white patches in your mouth. If you have it, it doesn’t go away but you can control it.
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IS TMJ CAUSING YOUR HEADACHES?
So you get these annoying headaches all the time and you can’t figure out why. Is it allergies, the weather, a cold, sinus issues? Who knows? Maybe it’s one or a combination of those things, maybe not. It turns out that your oral health or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) could be the cause or contributing to your headaches or migraines!
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Dental Phobia – Don’t Let Your Anxiety Keep You From The Dentist
Dental phobia is at the top of many people’s list of fears. It’s called Odontophobia and it’s a real fear and it can cause people real problems.
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GUM DISEASE IN CHILDREN
Believe it or not, gum disease in children is not all that rare but being on the lookout for the signs of it can help keep your child’s mouth and overall health in check.
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WHAT ARE THE CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF MY MOUTH?
So, you have really painful cracks on the corner of your mouth. The corners of your mouth are red, swollen and cracked. And they hurt – like really hurt. It hurts to talk, smile, eat and oh, jeez, you’ll do anything to keep from yawning! Is it from the cold? Is it from chapped lips? And why doesn’t lip balm help?
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Gums Growing Over Braces
Orthodontia, or braces, can greatly improve the appearance and function of the teeth and build your confidence. However, orthodontic appliances may also contribute to your gums growing over your braces, enlarged gums, or even gum recession.
The fact is, wearing braces can make cleaning or brushing your teeth more difficult. When you can’t clean your teeth thoroughly, bacteria can gather and irritate the gum tissue causing it to become inflamed and overgrown or swollen. This gum tissue growing over your braces makes it even more difficult to clean your teeth causing added irritation.
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