Mouth, Throat, Ears, and Nose Including Dental Health Articles

Teeth - Humans usually have 20 primary and 32 permanent teeth. Among primary teeth, 10 are found in the (upper) maxilla and the other 10 in the (lower) mandible. Teeth are classified as incisors, canines, and molars. In the primary set of teeth, there are two types of incisors, centrals and laterals, and two types of molars, first and second.

Throat - In anatomy, the throat is the anterior part of the neck in front of the vertebral column. It consists of the pharynx and larynx. An important feature of the throat is the epiglottis, a flap which separates the esophagus from the trachea and prevents inhalation of food or drink.

Mouth - The human mouth is the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food and begins digestion by mechanically breaking up the solid food particles into smaller pieces and mixing them with saliva. The philtrum is the vertical groove in the upper lip, formed where the nasomedial and maxillary processes meet during embryo development. When these processes fail to fuse fully, a hare lip and/or cleft palate can result.

Nose - The visible part of the human nose is the protruding part of the face that bears the nostrils. The shape of the nose is determined by the ethmoid bone and the nasal septum, which consists mostly of cartilage and which separates the nostrils.

Oral and Dental Articles

Gum Disease
Gum disease is a result of poor oral hygiene. It is known to be especially prevalent in smokers. The plaque that develops on the teeth is a breeding ground for bacteria.

Cosmetic Dentistry
The modern day dental spas have made cosmetic dentistry a pain and trouble free procedure. To sport an all-conquering smile is no more an impossible task for anyone.

Pros and Cons of Gold Teeth Fillings
Want to feel like a million bucks? Why not get a gold filling? Dental records taken from the US Civil War-era in the 1800s show that gold was the most popular and most preferred filling material owing to its strength and durability.

Famous People with a Cleft
Cleft is a congenital deformity caused by a failure in facial development during pregnancy. This is a list of well known people with a cleft.

Enteral Feeding Website
Within the UK there are many people who cannot eat and drink. This might be due to a chronic problem such as a motility disorder or due to treatment on their mouth and throat meaning the problem is of a more temporary nature.

How to Care for your Childs Teeth
A healthy pregnancy contributes to healthy formation of teeth in your baby. A woman should eat a nutritious and balanced diet with lots of vitamins and minerals during her pregnancy. She should also, undergo a thorough dental examination and have any decayed teeth filled or oral infections resolved.

Tooth Abscess
An abscess in the tooth refers to an infection that was caused by a pocket of pus residing in the tissue around the tooth. Abscesses are very serious conditions, and can lead to serious matters if they aren't treated immediately.

The Cleft Defect in Infants
On the average, one in every one thousand babies are born with a defect known as cleft lip and/or palate.

Remedies for Dry Mouth
Have you ever experienced difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking? Ever noticed your saliva seems thick, or there are sores or split skin at the corners of your mouth? Then you may be experiencing a condition called "xerostomia" or dry mouth.

Geographic Tongue
Seven fundamental steps anyone can do naturally to start controlling, and even cure, Geographic Tongue.

Root Canal Treatment
Many people have a deep-seated fear of root canal (endodontic) treatment. They will say “not as bad as a root canal” – as if it is one of the worst human experiences. Such fears are unfounded. In professional hands, root canal treatment is the best way to keep your natural teeth and preserve good dental health.

Lip Herpes
Cold sore, fever blister, herpes. The first two are generally thought to be typical conditions, benign, a part of life. The third condition has a darker reputation: a dreaded disease and one often linked to sexual behavior.

Cold Sores - Facts You Should Know
Cold sore care is at the top of the list for anyone who has ever had one of these painful sores before. While most people have heard of cold sores, many don't really understand what they are caused from or how to prevent them. Here are some cold sore facts to help in giving you a better understanding.

Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums can be one sign of periodontal disease, gingivitis, or other serious problems. Other symptoms of poor dental health may include persistent bad breath, toothache, and receding gums.

How to Get Rid of Bad Breath Naturally
Certain foods are prone to produce bad breath. Everyone knows that onions and garlic create bad breath, but not everyone knows why. Furthermore, there are other foods other than onions and garlic that contribute to bad breath.

Dental Terms and Cosmetic Dentistry
Before your next dentist visit brush up on some of the terms your dental professionals may use. With the dental technology advancements that have been made in the last few decades, terms may come up in conversation that you have not heard before.

Cold Sore Cures
The correct medical term for cold sores is recurrent herpes labialis. However you may feel about cold sores, you should be aware that the virus that causes cold sores is a real medical condition. The first step in controlling your cold sores is knowing what triggers them.

TMJ and Tooth Grinding
One of the reason why it has been so difficult to find cure for TMJ, is how complex this condition is. There is probably no single cause for all cases of TMJ. There are rather combinations of several causes. And the causes are probably both physical and emotional.

Sore Throat - Causes Symptoms and Treatment
A sore throat is a disease primarily located in the area around the tonsils. It is also known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis. The pharynx is the part of the throat that lies between the mouth and the larynx or voice box.

Tonsillitis treatment - Causes and Symptoms
Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils.The inflammation may involve other areas of the back of the throat including the adenoids and the lingual tonsils.

What Is A Canker Sore?
If you've had the unpleasant experience of getting a canker sore then you know the pain it can produce. So, what causes canker sores, and is there any help in prevention of canker sores?

Teeth Whitening Kits: Nothing But the Tooth
Its not pearly grays or the mellow yellow that make the flash on the camera go off - it's the pearly whites. If your smile makes your shirt look bright, consider a tooth whitening kit.

Factors that Cause Bad Breath
Bad breath is something that most people suffer from at one time or another, the good news is there is usually a cure to get rid of this embarrassing problem.

Tips for Sparkling White Teeth
Some researchers believe calcium is first robbed not from your hips or spine but from your jaw, leading to tooth loss. We see a number of young people who have the jaws of much older people, because of poor dietary habits such as drinking soda, along with not getting enough calcium.

Prevent Throat Infections
SORE throat or pharyngitis is a pharynx inflammation resulting from infection, either by a virus or bacteria. A weak immune system and food allergy are the common causes of sore throat.