Dry mouth and burning can accompany perimenopause and menopause. Persistent ulcers, lumps or suspicious patches still require proper assessment.
Bleeding gums and loose teeth are not a normal part of ageing. Dr Prameetha George Ittycheria explains why brushing alone may miss plaque and how older adults can protect their oral health.
A resident-led project at UT Health San Antonio plans to give underserved patients oral care kits and brief health guidance. The team hopes the simple exchange will also strengthen trust between patients and physicians.
A regular dental visit might reveal more about your heart than you expect. New research ties gum inflammation to heart risk, putting daily oral care on the front line.
Health workers in Khayelitsha are calling on older residents to build daily oral care habits and see a dentist before problems get worse. Prevention and nutrition were the main focus at a recent community session.
Alzheimer's speeds up oral health problems and makes dental care much harder. Spanish dental leaders warn that urgent, coordinated action is needed.
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.
Oral health professionals in Namibia's Omusati region are taking dental education directly to communities, focusing on prevention and early detection during National Oral Health Awareness Week.
Millions use toothpaste promising to protect or strengthen enamel but few know the difference. Here is what actually works to keep teeth resilient and healthy.
