"Underneath my tongue is black." If you've ever found yourself muttering these words in front of the mirror, you're not alone. It's one of those peculiar ...

Ever left the dentist's office feeling like half your face belongs to someone else? You're not alone. Figuring out how to get rid of numbness after a cavity ...

Ever felt like you've got a little mountain range on the roof of your mouth? You're not alone. Torus palatinus, a bony growth on the palate, might sound like ...

Ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Why does the roof of my mouth look yellow?" You're not alone. This odd discovery can be as perplexing as finding a sock ...

Ever bitten into something so hard you thought you might've cracked a tooth? You're not alone. The question "can you bruise a tooth from biting something ...

Ever wondered how long before gingivitis turns into periodontitis? Spoiler alert: it’s faster than your favorite TV show’s cliffhanger. Gingivitis, that sneaky ...

Ever noticed those wavy edges on your tongue and wondered if they're trying to tell you something? You're not alone. The meaning behind wavy tongue edges can ...

Are tonsil stones bad? If you've ever coughed up something that looks like a tiny, smelly rock, you might've wondered the same thing. Tonsil stones, or ...

Ever wondered how many teeth a normal person has? Spoiler alert: it’s not 32, and no, you don’t count your wisdom teeth twice to inflate the number. Teeth are ...

Ever experienced the mystery of your mouth randomly bleeding? One moment you're enjoying your day, and the next, you're tasting blood like you're in a vampire ...

Woke up with blood in your mouth? Yeah, that’s not exactly the breakfast of champions. If you're anything like me, you probably panicked and thought of every ...

Swelling and sore gums after a temporary crown can feel like the universe's way of reminding you that dental work isn't a walk in the park. I've been there, ...