Oral Health Slideshows
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Slideshow: What Your Breath May Say About Your Health
If your breath smells weird, it’s probably just something you ate, like garlic or onions. But sometimes it can be something more. Find out what your breath can tell you about your health.
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Slideshow: Why Are Your Gums Bleeding?
Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Find out some of the causes, including gum disease, the wrong kind of toothbrush, and stress.
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Slideshow: What Is TMJ (or TMD)?
A problem with the joints that let you open and close your mouth can cause pain and stiffness, and change how your teeth fit together. Find out what you can do about it.
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Slideshow: Weird Mouth Disorders
You may not have heard of these mouth disorders, but in most cases, you can treat them.
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Dental Hardware
You’ve probably heard of things like crowns, bridges, braces, and retainers. But WebMD asks, do you know what they do?
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Slideshow: 10 Things That Might Cause Bad Breath
You're brushing and flossing like you should, so why does your breath stink? Here are 10 things that might be the reason.
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Slideshow: Natural Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
Some natural, at-home remedies are safe and can whiten your teeth. Others won't and might harm your teeth or gums. Find out what your best bets are.
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Slideshow: Cavities, Stained Teeth, and Other Common Tooth Problems
These tooth problems -- including chipped teeth, cracked teeth, impacted teeth, hyperdontia, cavities, and stained teeth -- can be fixed. This WebMD slideshow explains.
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Slideshow: How to Get a Brighter, Better Smile
How's your smile? See how to get a better smile with teeth whitening, makeup tips, and maybe even bonding or veneers.
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Slideshow: 19 Habits That Wreck Your Teeth
Don't let bad dental habits steal a beautiful smile. WebMD's slideshow exposes top teeth-wrecking culprits, as well as tips to protect your teeth and gums.
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Slideshow: Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Dry mouth is more than just feeling thirsty. It affects your overall health. WebMD looks at the causes and symptoms of dry mouth, plus ways to treat it.
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Slideshow: Tooth Discoloration: Foods That Stain Your Teeth
Want to keep your teeth white? WebMD shows you food and drinks -- like coffee, tea, and berries -- that stain teeth, so you can avoid tooth discoloration.
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Slideshow: Oral Health -- Top Tips for Beautiful Teeth and Gums
See ways to keep your smile bright and gums healthy. WebMD gives you simple eating, flossing, and brushing tips for white teeth.
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Slideshow: What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
What's triggering your sensitive teeth -- and what can you do about it right now?
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Slideshow: What Causes Tooth Enamel Erosion?
Enamel protects the soft inner part of a tooth. But many things we do every day can erode tooth enamel. See the biggest culprits in this WebMD slideshow.
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Slideshow: What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
See how diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and more health problems are related to gum disease and oral health.
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Slideshow: 10 Secrets to Whiter Teeth
Want brighter, whiter teeth? Find out which teeth-whitening strategies perk up your smile -– and how to avoid stains.
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Slideshow: Cosmetic Dentistry -- Before-and-After Pictures
Want to improve your smile? See what braces, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, bridges, gum reshaping -- or even a complete dental makeover -- can do for your smile.
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Slideshow: Top Problems in Your Mouth
Sores, painful gums, bad breath -- what's going on in your mouth? Found out with our slideshow of the most common mouth problems.