Oral health goes deeper than your teeth & gums. Issues w/ your teeth can affect your whole body. Here are examples you might ...

A rare but challenging-to-treat complication that can occur after dental procedures has deterred some dentists from treating ...

Did you know your lips could be a gateway to your overall health? Oral health is closely linked to the body's general well-being, and poor oral hygiene can lead to several complications, including gum ...

What did this have to do with longevity? Turns out, quite a lot. “Gum health is general health,” according to Dr Reena Wadia, a leading gum specialist. She told me this at a conference table in her ...

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Yes, appendicitis can sometimes be cured with antibiotics. This depends on the specific type of appendicitis and how advanced it is. Doctors may recommend antibiotic treatment for appendicitis if the ...

In separate experiments with mice, oral infection with the pathogen led to brain colonization by the bacteria, together with ...

Xerostomia isn't a minor complaint; it's a critical threat to oral health, so we need to look past symptoms and tackle the ...

WHEN Amber Cunningham-Rogan was in her final year at university, she thought her bleeding gums were a straightforward dental ...

An unusually pale or smooth tongue can indicate a deficiency in essential vitamins and minerals, specifically iron, folate, ...

WE are taught to brush our teeth from a young age for a bright smile and fresh breath. And while those things are true, there is more to it than that. Oral hygiene is also linked to chronic ...

Cardiologist Dr. Dmitry Yaranov warns that heart disease stems from more than cholesterol or lack of exercise. In an Instagram post, he highlighted six overlooked risks: poor sleep, air pollution, ...