Oral Health Isn’t Just About Your Smile — It Can Affect Your Overall Health
Gum disease is one of the most common chronic conditions, and it can have huge implications for your health
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From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
Along with exacerbating existing health problems, the pandemic has caused a host of new medical issues in patients
Watch Your Mouth: Don’t Forget Your Dental Health During the Pandemic
Your dental health is directly connected to your overall health
What Causes Bad Breath? 11 Reasons for Your Smelly Breath
At least 50 percent of adults have had halitosis in their lifetime. But what causes bad breath? Here are some possible things.
How to Avoid Bad Breath: The Best Products for Your Mouth
Bad breath, food stuck in your teeth, dry mouth—there's a lot that goes on in your mouth and good oral health is essential.
What's the Connection Between Bad Breath and Menopause?
When your body chemistry changes at menopause, so does the environment in your mouth. And that can mean bad breath.
Gum Disease Shows Possible Links to Alzheimer's
Regular brushing and flossing can save your teeth into old age.
Everything You Need to Know About Canker Sores
Canker sores can be a real pain in the mouth. But, they're not contagious, and they usually heal on their own in a week or two.
Gum Disease May Worsen Blood Pressure Problems
Gum disease may interfere with high blood pressure control, a new study suggests.
Grind Your Teeth at Night? This Might Help
If you're one of the millions of people who grind and clench their teeth during sleep, an injection of Botox might be the answer, a small study suggests.
Can't Afford the Dentist? You're Not Alone
Many middle-aged Americans even basic dental care is now financially out of reach, a new poll finds.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Gum Disease May Be Linked to Cancer Risk in Older Women
A new study links gum disease with an increased risk of several types of cancer in postmenopausal women, even in women who never smoked.
What to Do for Crooked Teeth
Braces aren't just for kids. As we age, our teeth shift, and some older people decide to get braces. Now there are options.
Is Your Mouth Dry?
Dry mouth, the result of a decrease in saliva, can have many causes and can cause many problems. Early diagnosis is important.
Do Early Dental Visits Really Prevent Kids' Cavities?
Children who start seeing the dentist before age 2 may not have any lower risk of cavities later on, a new study suggests.
7 Important Flossing Facts
Many people don't floss, but they should because flossing helps prevent gum disease and cavities and has other health benefits.
Your Aging Teeth
A while back, I received an email from a reader who was bemoaning the condition of her teeth since entering the "M" phase of life: Menopause. She wrote: "I would like to know if perimenopause affects your teeth. Mine are just falling apart on me suddenly."
