Common conditions, tips and treatments Learn all about your dental health here. Whether you’re worried about a cavity, need advice on a wisdom tooth or want tips on brushing, you can find it here in the Toothpic care hub. Connect to a dentistSee how it works A B C D E F G I O P R S T W Abrasion Abrasion is the abnormal wear of a tooth. It is usually caused by a toothpaste that is too abrasive... Learn more Bite Class There are three categories of bite class. Class I is considered a normal, balanced bite. Class II and III... Learn more Calculus Calculus, or tartar, is a hard calcified material. It is formed on teeth by a buildup of the minerals... Learn more Cavities A cavity is a hole in the tooth that can grow bigger and deeper over time, resulting in tooth... Learn more Decalcification and White Spot Lesions Decalcification, or the appearance of white spot lesions, occurs as a result of demineralization and can be a sign... Learn more Dental plaque Dental plaque is the buildup with the slimy feeling that is ever present on your teeth. It is a... Learn more Erosion Tooth erosion occurs when the teeth are exposed to acids, causing their surface layer to dissolve. Learn more Fillings Fillings are materials used to replace missing tooth structure, often caused by cavities. There are many different types and... Learn more Gum disease Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, is an inflammatory condition of the gums. There are two main... Learn more Inflammation / Stomatitis Inflammation (also known as Stomatitis) is a local reaction against infection that involves the release of antibacterial agents to... Learn more Oral hygiene Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad... Learn more Overcrowding Overcrowding occurs when there is a mismatch between the size of the jaw and the size of the teeth.... Learn more Periodontitis Periodontitis is severe gum disease which not only affects the gum itself but also the supporting bone around a... Learn more Receding gums Gum recession is a condition that arises when the gum tissue at the crown of the tooth begins to... Learn more Root exposure The root of a tooth is normally covered by the bone and gum supporting the tooth. If this support... Learn more Soft tissue lesions Mouth ulcers or soft tissue lesions of the oral cavity come in all shapes and sizes. Learn more Stained and discolored teeth Stained teeth can be the result of stains that are either extrinsic or intrinsic. Intrinsic stains occur from within... Learn more Teeth spacing Teeth spacing is a condition in which the anterior (front) teeth are separated by large gaps. It is a... Learn more Teeth straightening When it comes to teeth, many people covet the perfect alignment that has come to be known as “The... Learn more Wisdom teeth Wisdom teeth tend to erupt between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five. An average mouth has four, two on... Learn more Show off those pearly whites Get an online dental consult today Connect to a dentist