White patches on the gums can be a sign of more serious issues like leukoplakia. If you have white patches, visit the dentist for tests, diagnosis and treatment. Here’s more. Main takeaways: – Canker sores, tobacco leukoplakia, oral lichen autoimmune condition, oral thrush (Candida infection), and oral cancer all appear as white patches. – Accompanying […]

Many people experience pain when their wisdom teeth come in, but there’s a reason why these molars are problematic. Key takeaways: – Our ancestors needed these “extra” teeth to chew hard roots and tough meats, and their jaws were larger to accommodate the teeth. – Modern diets don’t require big molars, so when these teeth […]

A bad taste in the mouth is often caused by easily treatable problems and can be cured without visiting the dentist. If the problem is due to simple factors such as bad dental hygiene, medications, or diet, then the remedy can be as simple as: – Brushing and flossing teeth properly and regularly – Changing […]