What Is a Dentigerous Cyst? A dentigerous cyst, also called a follicular cyst, is the second most common type of jaw (odontogenic) cyst. It's a fluid-filled sac that develops in your jawbone over a ...

Many types of tumors and cysts can form in your jaw. Most types are rare. Tumors are solid masses that can be cancerous or noncancerous. Cysts are sacs that contain liquid or air. Most tumors or cysts ...

Odontogenic cysts and jaw lesions comprise a diverse group of pathologies originating from the tissues involved in tooth development. These lesions range from inflammatory cysts, such as radicular ...

Your bite is the way your upper and lower teeth fit together. If your upper teeth fit slightly over your lower teeth and the points of your molars fit the grooves of the opposite molars, then you have ...

AKRON, Ohio -- For Pat Espe, going to the dentist is a truly shocking experience. On a recent dental visit, the 39-year-old teacher had an electrode attached to her face to administer low-dose ...

An orthodontist is a dentist trained to diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth and jaw irregularities. They correct existing conditions and are trained to identify problems that may develop in the future.