Halitosis, also called bad breath, is as an offensive odor that emanates from the oral cavity. Also known as foetor oris, oral malodour, or simply bad breath, halitosis is a serious problem. As a chronic problem, it affects people's lives, their businesses, and their social activities. In rare cases, bad breath can be a sign of a serious general health problem, so it should not be ignored.

"Wisdom teeth" are classified as molars. Molars are the chewing teeth found furthest in the back of the mouth. Most humans have first, second, and third molars.

A person's third molars are their wisdom teeth. These teeth come in behind the 2nd molars (if there is necessary room for them and they are aligned properly) usually during a person's late teens or early twenties.

Much debate lives among orthodontic professionals between early orthodontic treatment (ages 7 to 9) and traditional orthodontic intervention (11+ years old). The American Association of Orthodontists endorses that all youngsters should be evaluated by a dentist or orthodontist at the age of seven.

The early phase (Phase 1) begins around age 8 or 9.

Sleep problems are frequent among healthy school going children seen at general pediatric practice. Sleep related problems were reported in 42.7% children that included nocturnal enuresis (18.4%), sleep talking (14.6%), bruxism (11.6%) nightmares (6.8%), night terrors (2.9%) snoring (5.8%) and sleepwalking (1.9%). Bruxism is a destructive habit. It is defined as the nonproductive diurnal or nocturnal clenching or grinding of the teeth.

The next time you start to bite into a fragrant cinnamon roll, stop to consider this valuable, delectable spice. Over the past 300 years, Holland, Portugal, England, and France have fought wars to gain control of the cinnamon market. Now you can easily purchase this spice in your local grocery!

Similarly, the next time you prepare to brush your teeth with a peppermint-flavored toothpaste, pause and imagine a time when peppermint was believed to have magical properties! The value and mystique of these two plants continues to the present day.

Being able to afford a home, living in a place that is too small for your family, keeping up with monthly payments, having an unexpected expense, running out of money for food, clothing, medical care, or activities: these worries affect your wallet and your health.
Financial stress eats at many people, and how they cope with it has a direct impact on their teeth and gums, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

Bullying is endemic among schoolchildren, and the effects can be devastating and long lasting. The persistently bullied kid shows a definite psychological type, with poorly developed social skills and a submissive nature. Physical appearance acts a major role in bullying. Teasing related to dental appearance is hurtful. Fortunately, there is evidence of a marked increase in self-confidence following early orthodontic treatment in youngsters.

Today, more patients ask their dentists about white fillings because they desire their teeth to appear natural when they laugh, talk and smile. White fillings, also called composite fillings, are made from tooth-colored materials that restore the natural appearance of a decayed or previously filled tooth.

A composite filling generally requires only one visit, during which the tooth is prepared and restored.

Teething is a normal process by which an infant begins to cut the first teeth (primary dentition). The relationship between the eruption of the deciduous teeth and the general health of infants has been documented for over 5,000 years. Various physical disturbances (anything from minor upsets to potentially fatal illnesses) have historically been applied to teething.

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a generic term for several clinical signs and symptoms involving the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures.
Signs and symptoms of TMD in children and adolescents have been investigated since the beginning of the 1970s. The most frequent clinical signs of TMD are:

• TMJ noises (on palpation by dentist);
• Limitation of mandibular movements;
• TMJ and muscle tenderness;
• Headache;
• TMJ clickings (when open or close the mouth);
• Bruxism;
• Limited opening of the mouth;
• Jaw pain; and
• Facial pain.