Dental Braces Related Diseases & Conditions

Medical conditions are often related to other diseases and conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to the topic of Dental Braces. These conditions may be a cause or symptom of Dental Braces or be a condition for which you may be at increased risk.

  • Toothache Toothache usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems,...learn more »
    In This Article
    Toothache Article
    • Toothache facts
    • What is a toothache?
    • What are dental causes of toothaches and how are they treated?
    • Dental cavities and dental abscesses
    • Gum disease
    • Tooth root sensitivities
    • Cracked tooth syndrome
    • Temporalmandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
    • Impaction and eruption
    • What are non-dental causes of toothaches?
    • How is toothache during pregnancy managed?
    • Are home remedies effective for toothaches?
    • Can toothaches be prevented?
  • Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that people get in their late teens or early twenties. Impacted wisdom teeth that only...learn more »
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    Wisdom Teeth Article
    • What are wisdom teeth?
    • How do I know if I have wisdom teeth?
    • Do all wisdom teeth need to be extracted?
    • How is wisdom teeth extraction performed?
    • What is the recovery like after wisdom teeth extraction?
    • What are the potential risks and complications of wisdom teeth extraction?
    • How much does wisdom teeth extraction cost?
  • Dental Braces (Orthodontics) Second Source article from MedicineNet...learn more »
  • Dental Injuries Dental injuries range from a chipped or fractured tooth to a knocked out tooth. Treatment depends upon the severity of the dental...learn more »
    In This Article
    Dental Injuries Article
    • Introduction
    • What is a tooth fracture?
    • What is a serious tooth fracture?
    • What about a chipped tooth?
    • What about a fracture of the enamel and dentin?
    • What if I get my teeth knocked out?
    • What is a displaced tooth?
    • Prevention of dental injuries
    • Dental Injuries At A Glance
  • Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip Cleft palate and cleft lip are facial and oral defects that occur early in pregnancy. A cleft lip is a split of the two sides of...learn more »
    In This Article
    Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip Article
    • What is a cleft palate and cleft lip?
    • Who gets cleft lip and cleft palate?
    • What causes a cleft lip and cleft palate?
    • How are cleft lip and cleft palate diagnosed?
    • What problems are associated with cleft lip and/or cleft palate?
    • Who treats children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate?
    • What's the treatment for cleft lip and cleft palate?
    • What is the prognosis for children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate?
    • Do children with cleft lips or cleft palates have special dental needs?
  • Children's Health Children's health is focused on the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. There are many aspects of...learn more »
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    Children's Health Article
    • Introduction
    • Children's growth and development
    • Children's illnesses
    • Children's injuries
    • Children's behavior
    • Children's mental illness
    • Family health and children
    • Community health and children
    • Health care for children