Oral hygiene is often associated with brushing and flossing, but one important step that is sometimes overlooked is the use of mouthwash. For many, it is seen as an optional addition to their routine, ...

HIV impacts oral health. Infections and sores appear in the mouth. Canker sores and oral thrush are common. Oral hygiene is important for prevention. Antiretroviral therapy helps. Regular dental ...

There must have been a time when you did not carry your toothbrush and found it safe to use someone else's. While you're most ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects nearly one in three older adults. It happens when your salivary glands stop producing ...

If you regularly wake with a dry mouth, it is important to tackle hydrating it to reduce risk of further oral diseases. Dr ...

It’s possible to contract HIV through oral sex, although it’s less common than contracting HIV through vaginal or anal sex. Medications, condoms, and dental dams are all methods that can help prevent ...

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The chances of transmitting HIV through oral sex are very low, but it can happen. Preventive measures, such as condoms, can further reduce the risk. HIV transmits through some bodily fluids. The virus ...

Canker sores, or aphthous ulcers, can affect the tongue and other parts of the mouth. A canker sore on the tongue can be painful and make eating difficult. Topical treatments and mouthwashes can help ...

If you’ve yet to make the switch from a manual toothbrush to an electric one, you may be wondering if electric toothbrushes are better. Allow me to simplify the conundrum: they are. As a grooming ...

Few people know more about the best way to clean your mouth than Dagmar Else Slot and Fridus van der Weijden. This Dutch dental duo has authored more than 100 research papers together, and now they’re ...

CLASSROOMS are buzzing with kids’ return to school – but it brings risk of infectious diseases. Uptake of childhood vaccines ...