Hyperdontia is the term used by dentists to describe when extra teeth grow inside a patient’s mouth. The jaw is designed to accommodate a certain number of teeth only, so of course having extra teeth taking up space can have negative side effects. The average adult bite consist of 32 permanent teeth. Children have 20 […]
Impacted teeth usually cause no symptoms at all. The condition usually remains untreated, especially if the teeth do not pose any real threat to the gums, or if the sufferer doesn’t have any pain. But in rare instances, impacted teeth need to be removed before any damage to the mouth can occur. So, when is […]
Everyone knows that the festive season is a time of over-indulgence, paired with reckless abandon. In this whirlwind, our daily ablutions and good hygiene habits tend to fall by the wayside a bit. Because we eat loads of sweet treats in the holiday months, if we neglect our dental health, January could see its ghastly […]
The tongue is a versatile appendage, with several uses and purposes in the many functions of the mouth. The tongue can taste the different flavours in foods and drink and also help in cleaning the mouth after meals. Most people neglect to clean the tongue, which can cause bad breath and mouth sores. We use […]
Most dentists have seen it all. Cavities, impacted teeth, rotten roots, but there are certain conditions that aren’t so common. These two conditions happen once in as blue moon and you have probably never even heard of them! Be on the lookout for the signs and symptoms, especially in young kids. Early diagnosis means that […]
Dry mouth is a legitimate medical condition and not just the symptom of a night of too much alcohol or eating too much garlic. Dry mouth is a real condition that happens when the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep the mouth lubricated, or assist in the many functions that saliva carries […]
Quite a common symptom of many conditions, peeling in the mouth can be a painful and inconvenient experience. Peeling inside of the mouth, on the roof and back of the throat, as well as the skin in the inner lips can be indicative of an auto-immune condition, a nutrient deficiency, bad eating habits and even […]
Everyone experiences gum pain and tenderness at some point, which could be a sign of a number of conditions, diseases and lifestyle factors. If you are suffering from tender gums, you need to visit your dentist and have a full medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause. However, there are ways to treat the symptoms […]
Periodontal disease refers to any disease around the teeth and gums. It is a disease that affects the structures of the mouth, teeth and jawbone, as well as structures around the teeth, including the gums, the cementum that covers the root, the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. People who have periodontal disease complain of […]
Maybe you have bitten your tongue accidentally, or cut it on a particularly sharp edge of a lollypop – but however it happened, it was probably very painful. Tongues also have a bad habit of bleeding nonstop once they are cut. This can seem excessive and be alarming, but the blood usually looks more than […]