Some of the most common diseases that impact our oral health include cavities (tooth decay), gum (periodontal) disease, and oral cancer.

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

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Oral hygiene is a vital part of overall health and wellbeing for people of all ages. Maintaining a healthy mouth allows you ...

Assisted oral hygiene is often an overlooked caregiving challenge. Experts explain why it is difficult, the risks involved, ...

In the inaugural episode of the "Hygiene Happy Hour" podcast, Misty Mattingly, RDH, hosted Amanda Hill, RDH, aka "The Waterline Warrior," a passionate dental hygienist dedicated to educating others ...

Many things can cause the roof of your mouth to look pale or yellow, including poor hygiene and mouth breathing. Seek medical care if the color change is accompanied by pain or bleeding in your mouth.

I asked three dentists for recommendations on the best tongue scrapers that are easy to use and effective at fighting bad breath.

Declining estrogen levels during menopause can affect your mouth, causing symptoms like burning mouth syndrome, dry mouth, tooth sensitivity, taste changes, and inflamed gums. Burning mouth syndrome ...