By Shawn Watson, VeryWellHealth.com If you require oral surgery, you will want to prepare yourself so that you can undergo the procedure without complications and have a speedy recovery at home. Oral surgery is most often performed on an outpatient basis and usually involves either a general or local anesthetic. From a patient perspective, oral

Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy. It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups. However, oral health is about more than cavities and gum disease. Research has shown that there is an association between the health of a person’s mouth and their overall health.

By Sher Warkentin, Colgate.com Maintaining good oral care during the holidays can be tough with the bombardment of sugary sweets all season. Counting down to Christmas with an advent calendar is a fun activity for your kids, but if they are filled with chocolate and sweets, it won’t be so great for their teeth. Check

By Mr. Kirk Frady (Regional Health Command Europe), Army.Mil SEMBACH, Germany — Although most people probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from poor oral care? According to Maj. (Dr.) Eduardo DeCardona, Chief of Periodontics, Rheinland-Pfalz Pulaski Dental Clinic in

From Colgate.com Your teeth are held in place by roots that extend into your jawbone. Front teeth usually have one root. Other teeth, such as your premolars and molars, have two or more roots. The tip or end of each root is called the apex. Nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth through the apex.

Like getting your wisdom teeth taken out or having an IUD inserted, mole removal probably isn’t high on your “can’t wait for that appointment!” list. How has science not yet invented a way for you to fast-forward to the part where it’s all over? Simply thinking about having a mole removed might send a few

Medical News Today Dry socket is a condition that can occur after tooth removal. It usually happens 3–5 days after surgery. Dry socket causes intense pain because it exposes the nerves and bones in the gum. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, can last for up to 7 days. It is a common complication of wisdom

Your child’s well-being is your biggest concern and their oral hygiene is an important part of their overall health. The care of your child’s teeth and gums begins with you — you can set them on the right path for a lifetime of excellent oral hygiene. Oral Hygiene for Infants Babies are born with all

By The Week Magazine Poor oral health is associated with a 75 per cent increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, a study has found. Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast analysed a large cohort of over 469,000 people in the UK. They investigated the association between oral health conditions