Dry mouth and burning can accompany perimenopause and menopause. Persistent ulcers, lumps or suspicious patches still require proper assessment.
A Frontiers in Oral Health article links screen exposure with disrupted sleep and oral hygiene routines. The evidence points to a connected risk pattern, while warning that screen time alone does not prove tooth decay.
A reported $20.6 million NIH grant is backing UCLA research into the human virome and its possible role in oral disease prediction, prevention and precision dentistry. The grant's details could not be independently verified in the available public records.
Plain green tea may support teeth and gums through antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. It also has less acidity than several common drinks and contains no added sugar.
An eight-year study covering all 27 EU countries found no statistically significant link between annual temperature changes and tooth decay, gum disease, or unmet dental care needs.
Nearly half of elite athletes have dental caries that require treatment, while gingivitis affects more than three quarters, according to Professor Ian Needleman.
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.
A surge in dental problems across Indonesia is forcing a rethink of oral health strategies as experts spotlight the crucial role of the oral microbiome.
