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61. Air Abrasion: Dental Care Without the Drill
    
    Learn about air abrasion, a technique some dentists use to remove tooth decay without a drill.
    
62. Caring for Teeth With Braces and Retainers
    
    Get tips on caring for teeth with braces and retainers.
    
63. 9 Risk Factors for Tooth Loss
    
    There are certain risk factors for tooth loss. Are there any you can control? Read more about them now.
    
64. Picture of the Tongue
    
    WebMD's Tongue Anatomy Page provides a detailed picture and definition of the tongue as well as an overview of its function and location in the body. Also learn about conditions, test, and procedures that may affect the tongue.
    
65. Canker Sores - Health Tools
    
    An interactive tool about surgery for temporomandibular disorder.
    
66. Canker Sores - Topic Overview
    
    Orthognathic surgery treats malocclusion ("poor bite") by restructuring the jaw through cutting the bone and repositioning the bone segments. Adults who have jaw-related malocclusion are sometimes offered a choice between simple orthodontic treatment and orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery. Adults who have severe jaw problems may need surgery to improve their looks and how ...
    
67. Canker Sores - Topic Overview
    
    Problems that can develop when you have your tongue,inner cheek,uvula,or lip pierced include: Pain. Bleeding. Infection at the site of the piercing. Infections,such as hepatitis B,hepatitis C,HIV,and syphilis. Speech problems. Chewing and swallowing problems. Tooth damage,including chipped,cracked,or broken teeth. Scar tissue. Swelling that may block your throat. If you have ...
    
68. Canker Sores - Frequently Asked Questions
    
    Learning about wisdom tooth problems:What are wisdom teeth?Getting treatment:Should I have my wisdom teeth removed?How are wisdom teeth removed, and what should I expect after surgery?What is a dry socket?
    
69. Gingivectomy for Gum Disease
    
    You may need surgery for severe gum disease (periodontitis) if it cannot be cured with antibiotics or root planing and scaling. A gingivectomy removes and reshapes loose, diseased gum tissue to get rid of pockets between the teeth and gums.
    
70. Open-Joint Arthroplasty for Temporomandibular Disorders
    
    Open-joint arthroplasty is surgery to repair, reposition, replace, or remove parts in a joint.