Emerging theories in orthodontic care have changed the timing of when children get braces. By putting braces on baby teeth, orthodontists can better manage jaw growth and positioning of adult teeth. The result is typically a two-phase approach,...
A protruding jaw is a condition that occurs when your lower jaw sticks out farther than your upper jaw, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This condition can result in speech problems, trouble eating and...
Swordfish is so named because of an upper jaw that extends straight out to form a long point or "sword." Swordfish are hard fighters and routinely exceed 100 lbs. Swordfish steaks are on the menu at many high-end restaurants as an exotic...
Broken jaws most often occur during facial trauma. The lower jawbone, or mandible, attaches to the upper jaw, or the maxilla, just in front of the ears. The mandible is the only part of the jaw that moves. When the lower jaw moves out of its...
The mouth is an important part of the anatomy. It is at this location where foods and beverages are first consumed.To bite and chew food effectively, your teeth need to be in good working order. Over the course of time, the teeth are subject to...
Experiencing jaw or teeth pain while exercising is actually a quite common problem. It may be due to either TMJ or a heart problem. You could have a temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, dysfunction or a form of heart disease. In either case, if this...
Pain in a tooth is commonly linked in the minds of many with a dental cavity. Yet the complexities of the inside of a tooth and its connections with surrounding tissues make tooth pain without a cavity a common finding. Understanding the possible...
A dental implant is a viable option when a tooth has been lost, and it is a popular alternative to a bridge or a partial denture. Because no medical procedure is risk free, it's important to understand, should your dentist recommend this...
Anyone who has seen an infant's gummy smile knows that humans are born without visible teeth. When your baby is about six months of age, the first tooth will pop through her gum line, according to the Cleveland Clinic. These tiny primary, or baby...
Acupuncture has been a trusted method of healing and pain relief since it originated in China 8000 years ago. Ancient Chinese healers, observing the nature of energy, determined that health and illness were brought on by free and obstructed energy...
According to the American Heart Association, some heart attacks are sudden and intense, while others begin slowly, with mild symptoms. The most common heart attack symptom among both men and women is chest pain or discomfort, although women have a...
There are many bone diseases that can affect children. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, bone is a living tissue that remodels itself constantly throughout a person's life, and during a...
Alveolar bone loss is the withering of the maxillary (upper jaw) and mandibular (jaw) bones that lie beneath the teeth. Your teeth rely on the strength of the alveolar bone to keep them firmly in place. Periodontitis, a disease that strikes the...
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the joint between the upper and lower jaw bones. Pain and dysfunction of these joints is called TMJ or TMJ disorder. Discomfort and pain in the muscles of the jaw, called myofascial pain, is the most common...
After a cold, or when suffering from seasonal allergies, you may experience a sinus headache. This type of headache indicates swelling or inflammation of the sinus cavities. Mucus can accumulate, causing a host of symptoms. A sinus headache...
The human jaw has two parts: the maxilla and the mandible. The maxilla, or upper jaw, holds your top teeth and supports your nose and eyes. The mandible, or lower jaw, holds your bottom teeth, provides facial structure and connects to your skull...
Dental implants are a popular choice for people who have lost teeth, but who might not want dentures. Because these "teeth" are attached to the jaw with surgically implanted posts, implants can improve a person's nutrition as they make eating more...
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses. Often, sinusitis is caused by a cold or other upper respiratory virus. Sometimes, however, it is caused by bacteria. Most cases of sinusitis will resolve themselves, but occasionally a patient may...
A sinus infection is usually brought on by a cold or flu virus. It can also be triggered by allergies or bacterial infections. Mild cases can be taken care of with home remedies or over-the-counter medications. More severe cases can become chronic...
Exostosis is when extra cartilage forms on top of an existing bone. It can be a pretty painful condition or you can live with it your whole life and not let it affect you. It all depends on where the bone is located. Many people get exostosis on...
The jaw consists of two bones, the maxilla, or upper jaw, and mandible, or lower jaw. Pain in the lower jaw can occur from many different causes, and can be acute or chronic. Pain may also occur from conditions in the jaw bone itself or may be...
Babies are born with an instinct to suck. Sucking not only serves as a way for your baby to take in food but also offers a way of self-calming. Pacifiers act as an alternative to constant bottle feeding or nursing, which can lead to overfeeding....
Adults have 206 bones. Babies are born with about 300 bones, but many fuse together as the baby grows. According to St. Louis University's Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education Center, there are four types of bone: long bones, which are strong,...
Dental implants are becoming more of a favorite tooth replacement treatment for patients instead of bridgework. The implants may be used to replace teeth lost by extractions, tooth decay, root canal failure, gum disease or trauma to the mouth. Not...
The jaw, medically known as the mandible, can be a source of pain for various reasons. In some cases, the cause is obvious such as in the case of a breakage. Sometimes, underlying medical problems can lead to lower jaw pain. Stress can also lead...
As defined by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, orthognathic surgery or corrective jaw surgery is a surgical procedure that corrects the jaw and face-related injuries. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform orthognathic...
Lacrosse or predecessor versions of it has been around since at least the 1630s, according to Thomas Vennum Jr, author of "Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War." Today, US Lacrosse establishes the rules of the game for men's and women's...
Improved dental surgery techniques do not completely prevent the normal health risks that accompany all surgeries. Swelling needs to be controlled with cold packs, and any bleeding managed. It is common for the surgical site to sustain trauma...
Suffering from sinus infections can be extremely uncomfortable. According to Mayoclinic.com, sinus infections can be caused by a virus, bacteria or fungus. They usually affect the nasal cavity--mucus membranes--and cause inflammation and swelling....
