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Results 1 - 10 of 345 for teeth
  1. Tooth formation - delayed or absent 
    When a person's teeth grow in, they may be delayed or not occur at all. ... The age at which a tooth comes in varies. Most infants get their first tooth between 4 and 8 months, but it may be earlier or later.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003061.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Tooth - abnormal shape 
    An abnormally shaped tooth is any tooth that deviates from its regular shape. ... The appearance of normal teeth varies, especially the molars. Abnormally-shaped teeth can result from many different conditions. Specific diseases can affect tooth shape, tooth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003064.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Impacted tooth 
    An impacted tooth is a tooth that does not break through the gum. ... Teeth start to pass through the gums (emerge) during infancy. This happens again when permanent teeth replace ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001057.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Plaque and tartar on teeth 
    Plaque is a sticky film that coats teeth and contains bacteria. If plaque is not removed on a regular basis, it will harden and turn into tartar (calculus).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002044.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Widely spaced teeth 
    Widely spaced teeth can be a temporary condition related to normal growth and development of adult teeth. Wide spacing can also occur as a result ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003063.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tooth - abnormal colors 
    Abnormal tooth color is any color other than white to yellowish-white. ... Many things can cause teeth to become discolored. The change in color may affect the entire tooth, or it may appear as spots or lines ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003065.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Natal teeth 
    Natal teeth are teeth that are already present at birth. They are different from neonatal teeth, which grow in during the first 30 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Tooth decay - early childhood 
    Tooth decay is a serious problem for some children. Decay in the upper and lower front teeth are the most common problems. ... Your child needs strong, healthy baby teeth to chew food and to ... in children's jaws for their adult teeth to grow in straight. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000721.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Tooth abscess 
    A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. ... A tooth abscess may form if there is tooth decay . It may also occur when a tooth is broken, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001060.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Aging changes in teeth and gums 
    ... affect all parts of the body, including the teeth and gums. Certain health conditions that are more ... Learn what you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy in your later years.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000951.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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