You likely think about cavities and gum health when you go to a dental appointment, but the professionals who look inside your mouth can detect a lot more than that. “You can tell a lot about ...

Why? Because sleep plays a big role in regulating your immune system, reducing inflammation, and controlling hormone ...

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Open female mouth during oral checkup at the dentist. Selective focus. If you’re a woman over 50, there’s a decent chance you put more effort into how you look than into your oral health—but also that ...

Your mouth may reveal more than your smile—experts link gum health to heart disease, inflammation, and aging. Here’s why oral ...

In August 2019, many social media users encountered a news story about a young child in India who had 526 teeth removed from his mouth. While these reports came from reputable news outlets, such as ...

You may know that menopause is a total body experience that often includes symptoms like hot flashes, joint pain and mood swings. But you may not know that menopause ...

Some bad breath just can’t be covered up. Now that dentists have reopened their doors, they’re having patients show up with a nasty set of symptoms, which the doctors have dubbed “mask mouth.” The new ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...