During sleep, the microorganisms in your mouth which are typically found in the crevices of your gums, on your tongue, and in other areas of the mouth break down substances such as food particles, ...

Electric toothbrushes have several benefits over traditional options. However, it's essential you use them correctly.

With over 700 species of bacteria in our mouths, the oral microbiome might be just as important as the gut. Here’s ...

Mouth and throat cancers are highly treatable if caught early, but they are often diagnosed at later stages because people ...

Clinical trials have shown that scraping and brushing the tongue can both temporarily reduce odor-causing bacteria. I’m so ...

Dr Claire Merrifield has issued a warning to anyone who notices they suddenly have 'tongue pimples' and why we even get them ...

Bacteria can also break down nitrite to produce nitric oxide, which improves circulation, including blood flow to the brain.

In fact, failing to keep your mouth healthy has some serious repercussions ... Bacteria that aren’t effectively cleaned from your teeth, gums and tongue can make their way around your ...

Here’s what to do. When it comes to brushing, flossing and using a mouth rinse, the goal is controlling the bacteria on your teeth, Messina said. “We have to stir them up and dislodge them ...

Signs a tooth infection has spread include symptoms such as a painful tongue and mouth, swelling of the face, cheeks, or neck, and difficulty swallowing. Can a tooth infection affect the whole body?

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A drunk passenger who hurled racist remarks and vulgarities onboard a Jan. 20 Fiji Airways flight was restrained by flight staff who used duct tape to seal her mouth. The incident took place on ...