WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes to unexplained weight loss ...

Abscess If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria ...

The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two ...

A. Brushing twice a day– once when you wake up, and once before sleeping is optimal. Try to brush after each meal if time ...

But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths—the oral microbiome—is often overlooked. The mouth is one of the most densely populated microbial habitats in ...

Coughing and sneezing send high amounts of germs into the air. Covering your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow reduces the amount of germs other people might breathe in.

For some lucky people, mouth ulcers are a one-time occurrence. Often, though, they reappear four to five times a year ...

The study observed how toothpaste can reduce both harmful and helpful bacteria inside the mouth, causing disruption in the balance. Waking up in the morning and brushing our teeth is part of our ...

The mouth is one of the most densely populated microbial habitats in the body, home to more than 700 species of bacteria. These bacteria inhabit not only the surfaces of the teeth and gums in biofilm ...