“Research shows that oral health is connected to systemic health. Many of the health problems that we have systemically actually start in the mouth,” says Becky Smith, CRDH, EdD, FADHA, president of ...

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 ...

Gut health tends to get all the attention, but the journey to better digestive balance actually starts with your mouth.

Bone loss in the mouth is a serious condition that can lead to a host of dental and health problems, including the loosening or loss of teeth. Often overlooked, the root causes of bone loss extend ...

Regarding “Brushing your tongue could have adverse health effects” (Reading Eagle, Sept. 4), I would like to state the absolute importance of proper oral hygiene including brushing of the tongue in ...

SEMBACH, Germany – Most people know that poor oral hygiene can lead to cavities, foul smelling breath and dirty teeth, but did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from ...

Wearing dental braces necessitates diligent oral hygiene to prevent cavities and gum disease. Braces create hard-to-reach ...

A person’s mouth can determine a lot about their overall health. Research shows a recent spike in non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia cases, known as NV-HAP, is linked to poor oral hygiene. The ...

Poor dental hygiene and care can have painful and lasting effects on a person’s teeth and gums, and Fort Rucker’s Brown Dental Clinic is pushing to teach children good dental health habits at an early ...