Dry mouth and burning can accompany perimenopause and menopause. Persistent ulcers, lumps or suspicious patches still require proper assessment.
Nicotine pouch use is becoming a routine dental-history issue as localized recession and tissue changes emerge at habitual placement sites. New regulatory and clinical findings add to the case for careful monitoring.
Tonsil stones can cause bad breath and a lump-like feeling in the throat without showing poor hygiene or systemic disease. Gentle care is usually enough, while surgery is rarely needed.
A massive review of US dental and medical records shows men and women have different risks for over 200 oral and dental conditions. The findings challenge the idea that one approach fits all in oral health.
Austin's cedar fever season is quietly eroding dental health as dry mouth and mouth breathing combine to attack enamel on upper front teeth. Dentists warn that simple preventive steps can halt the damage before it becomes permanent.
