Tooth Disorders—Allergy

Also called: Hypersensitivity

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are

• Pollen
• Dust mites
• Mold spores
• Pet dander
• Food
• Insect stings
• Medicines

Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body’s defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm. Genes and the environment probably both play a role.

Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling, or asthma. Allergies can range from minor to severe. Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction that can be life-threatening. Doctors use skin and blood tests to diagnose allergies. Treatments include medicines, allergy shots, and avoiding the substances that cause the reactions.

NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

• Allergic reactions (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Allergic rhinitis – self-care (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Allergies (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Allergies, asthma, and dust (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Allergies, asthma, and molds (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Allergy testing – skin (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Angioedema (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Antihistamines for allergies (Medical Encyclopedia)

Your teeth are made of a hard, bonelike material. Inside the tooth are nerves and blood vessels. You need your teeth for many activities you may take for granted. These include eating, speaking and even smiling. But tooth disorders are nothing to smile about. They include problems such as cavities (also known as tooth decay), infections, and injuries.

The most familiar symptom of a tooth problem is a toothache. Others include worn-down or loose teeth. It’s important that you see a dentist if you have any problems with your teeth. Fortunately, you can prevent many tooth disorders by taking care of your teeth and keeping them clean.

• Amelogenesis imperfecta (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Broken or knocked out tooth (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Bruxism (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Dental crowns (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Impacted tooth (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Root canal (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Tooth – abnormal colors (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Tooth abscess (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Toothaches (Medical Encyclopedia)