Poor oral hygiene can cause problems ranging from cavities and tooth sensitivity to advanced gum disease. However, proper oral hygiene and regular checkups can easily prevent most dental problems.

Two patients experienced strokelike symptoms after hyperextending their necks during dental treatment, according to a case report recently published online in the Neurologist. The two patients ...

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Missing or putting off dental appointments may seem harmless in the short term but over time those delays can have long term consequences – not just for your teeth but for your overall health. From ...

Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But you might want to pay attention to your teeth and gums, too. “I’m not sure that people are aware of this,” said Dr.

A dental practice in the U.K. declined to take a man who weighed about 320 lbs as a new patient because he exceeded the weight limit of its dental chairs, according to a story recently published in ...