For many of us, a bout of bad breath may come on every now and again but is generally only temporary. Perhaps it’s a case of morning breath that strikes periodically or an undesirable side effect of eating something particularly…
If you’ve had braces or aligner treatments, chances are your dentist or orthodontist has talked to you about retainers. A retainer is typically recommended by a dentist or orthodontist after extensive dental work has been performed. These devices aid in…
Hospital patients face an unexpected risk: developing pneumonia while being admitted, according to NBC. In fact, non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NVHAP) is a leading hospital-acquired infection in the U.S., affecting 1 in every 100 hospital patients and killing up to 30%…
Tonsils are soft tissue masses that sit on each side of the throat. They are a component of the lymphatic system, which defends the body against infection, particularly respiratory infection (via WebMD). Because the tonsils’ primary function is to prevent…
Some people swear by mouthwash and others don’t believe it’s worth the money. Mouthwash can definitely offer many potential benefits including fresher breath, teeth whitening, and cavity prevention (via American Dental Association). This product is typically divided into two categories:…
There’s a common, though often harmful, saying that beauty is pain. What might look beautiful or fashionable to some, like wearing high heels or waxing off body hair, can lead to aches and stings later. Similarly, beauty treatments can sometimes…
Tooth sensitivity can make drinking hot beverages, biting into a scoop of ice cream, or attending routine dentist appointments particularly unpleasant. A 2024 study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found that as many as 1 in…
When it comes to dental hygiene, it’s just as vital to protect your gums as it is to protect your teeth. Swollen gums are a painful dental issue that may interfere with your routine habits, such as eating, drinking, brushing teeth, etc.…
You may be familiar with some of chemotherapy’s most common side effects. These include fatigue, loss of appetite, brain fog, hair loss, and increased risk of infection (via Cancer Care). But chemotherapy can affect oral health, too, especially if a…
Whether you clench, grit, or grind your teeth at night, you likely know the pain of waking up with a sore jaw all too well. The temporomandibular joint, or simply known as TMJ, connects the jawbone to the skull through…