Article updated and reviewed by Micheal Kapner, DDS, Editor--Bulletin Ninth District Dental Association. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network on July 26, 2005.
Teeth bleaching can be defined as: The whitening (or lightening) of a single tooth or multiple teeth via the application of an external agent or agents.
Teeth bleaching, or whitening, can be achieved by either “over-the-counter” methods, or by seeing your dentist. The latter is known as professional bleaching, and in...
GERD can certainly do a number on your teeth. If it is left uncontrolled the acid can cause a lot of damage to the enamel on your teeth as... Read more »
Heartburn is one of those symptoms that seriously commands your attention. First off, it can really hurt. Odds are good that your skin has... Read more »
During pregnancy it seems like all the rules change. You begin to think about everything that you put into your body but at the same time... Read more »
Each pregnancy can bring different symptoms and different ways of being uncomfortable. I have gone through three pregnancies and each one... Read more »
As most of you know I have a 6 year old who lives with GERD. It has been a long and stressful road. Last week it seemed like she was back... Read more »
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Teething is the growth of teeth through the gums in the mouth of infants and young children.InformationTeething usually begins when a baby is between... Read more »
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Pyrosis; Non-cardiac chest pain Home Care Treat heartburn, especially if you often feel symptoms. Over time, reflux can damage the... Read more »
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Heartburn is a common condition that affects more than 70 million Americans annually. It typically begins with a burning sensation that starts in the... Read more »
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Alternative Names Delayed or absent tooth formation; Teeth - delayed or absent formation Considerations The timing of the... Read more »
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Information The visible portion of the tooth is the crown. The outer surface of the crown is made of enamel. Just beneath the enamel is dentin,... Read more »