Oral Health  

Merck's new human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine prevents most cervical cancer and venerial warts. Additionally, it may help prevent some oral cancer.

Thirty years after fluoride, tooth decay is still the most common and the second most costly diet-related disease in Australia with an economic impact comparable with that of heart disease and diabetes

It's long been known that those with diabetes are more prone to developing gum ailments but now research has pointed to the fact that gum disease could be a direct factor in developing type 2 diabetes.

Sort through the mass hysteria when it comes to dental hygiene products and find out what really works in the fight against bad breath.

Toothpaste manufacturers provide so many kinds of toothpaste for two reasons. First, people have different dental problems and benefit from different toothpastes. Also, more kinds of toothpaste mean more shelf space for that manufacturer.

Oral cancer can be disfiguring and deadly. Nearly 30,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Over 7,000 oral cancer related deaths are expected.

We all want healthy teeth. But when the professional helping us is no longer affordable, we must improvise.

Don't pierce your tongue or lip. If you choose to pierce, against medical advice, carefully research your choice of piercer as you would a dentist or physician.

Scleroderma affects dental health 4 ways. By making the mouth smaller and the lips tighter, causing dry mouth, and by causing depression. Medications to treat scleroderma have oral health effects, as well.