Lockjaw from TMJ can come back even after the initial discomfort of the chronic condition goes away. Infections around your mouth or jaw muscles, such as a peritonsillar abscess, can affect the jaw's ...
Thyroid disease and dry mouth often go hand in hand. If you have thyroid disease, then there is a chance you may also have persistent xerostomia (dry mouth). In fact, while there are many causes of ...
And ignoring it won’t make it go away. Dentists I’ve spoken to as the Strategist’s dental-hygiene writer have told me it can lead to serious oral issues, including loss of enamel ...
Oral cancer is a cancerous growth in the mouth, on the tongue, lips or gums. The most common type of oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. The molecular mechanisms underlying tumour initiation ...