Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

Bumps on the gums can occur for many reasons, such as tooth decay, oral fibroma, and, in rare cases, mouth cancer. Treatment depends on the cause. Bumps on the gums develop for many reasons, such as ...

The most common oral diseases are dental caries (tooth decay), severe gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancers. Oral health issues can affect your overall fitness.

WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes, to unexplained weight loss ...

When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink ...

Researchers have found yet another potential contributor to the increasing amount of microplastics found in our bodies: gum. According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s ...

Dr. Jonathan B. Levine is the first to admit that expectations aren’t particularly high when people visit the dentist. “This ...

When this happens, it can be hard for a dentist to examine your mouth’s hard and soft tissues. This can interfere with their ability to fully assess dental health. In this case, a full mouth ...

When couples want to get pregnant, they usually think about their diet, exercise, and medical checkups, but they often forget about their oral health. Poor daily hygiene, gum disease, and cavities ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that the microbes coating our teeth and tongue are doing far more than causing cavities ...

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh look at a long ...