If you’ve been avoiding crunchy food due to dental problems, we have bad news for you. Your brain power may be dwindling.

Several research studies have shown that chewing stimulates your brain, while slurping down soft food does just the opposite. In some cases, a diet...

Gum disease significantly increases the risk of cancer in older women, according to a new study.

Researchers at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo have just released their findings from an extended study of 65,869 women, ages 54 to 86 years. The study wa...

Diabetes and Your Teeth

Many people with diabetes are aware that their medical condition increases their risk for developing oral health problems, such as gingivitis (early stage gum disease) and periodontitis (serious gum disease). Diabetes can cause blood vessels to t...

People who suffer from migraines also have mouths that are home to a significantly larger number of microbes with the ability to modify nitrates than people who do not get migraine headaches, according to new research.

Nitrates, found in foods such as processed meats an...

A lot of pregnant women skip dental visits thinking that dental treatments during pregnancy can harm their babies.

The Australian Dental Association, the Australian Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Australian Academy of Pediatrics all encourage women...

Oral piercings seem to be extremely popular among adolescents and young adults simply because it’s often considered a form of self-expression. There’s also a tendency for people to think it’s a cool thing to do – but is it actually safe or can it lead to oral infection...