You can probably think of a few things you'd rather do than get your wisdom teeth removed, but sometimes it's necessary for a healthy mouth! On the bright side, you'll finally have an excuse for a temporary diet consisting of macaroni & cheese and chocolate pudding. As delicious as these soft recovery foods are, food can ...Read More

Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry have developed computer algorithms to track periodontal disease change, which could help dentists and periodontists follow disease progression. They also have developed tools to enable the use of electronic dental record data to automate diagnosis of the disease. ...Read More

If you or someone you know misarticulates certain phonetic sounds, it may be due to a lisp. The cause, effects and solutions for this speech disorder may differ, depending on the person. Here's why someone may have trouble making phonetic sounds correctly and what can be done about it.   ...Read More

Have you ever felt around your mouth and felt the thin band of tissue above your front teeth that connects to your upper lip? Or lifted your tongue, and saw another thin piece of tissue connected to the bottom of your mouth? That’s called a frenulum, or frenum, and it’s a normal part of your mouth. But sometimes, this tissue can be t ...Read More