Your morning routine might seem ordinary until you notice something that makes you pause at the bathroom sink. That slight pink tinge in the water after brushing your teeth could be more than just ...

Infections, injuries, jaw problems, and cancer can all cause mouth pain. The location and type of pain, plus any other symptoms that occur with it, can help with identifying the cause. The pain may ...

Arthritis has plagued humanity for millennia. More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates, “the father of Western medicine,” weighed in on a possible cause. He recognized a connection between oral ...

Most people think of brushing and flossing as a way to keep their teeth looking good. But emerging research suggests that ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and interdental cleaners to clean between teeth as part of their at ...

A lump inside the mouth can be alarming because it is easy to imagine the worst. In many cases, mouth bumps turn out to be harmless. They may come from irritation, a blocked salivary gland, swollen ...

A new study finds that having both gum disease and cavities is linked to an 86% increased risk of stroke compared to having a healthy mouth. Poor oral health was tied to a 36% higher risk of heart ...

Skipping morning breakfasts can impact your overall health and your mouth as well, more than you can imagine.

People usually recognize its symptoms through signs like stomach pain, change in bowel habits or diarrhea and constipation, ...