Globally, every age group has some peculiar oral health challenges; studies have shown that nearly all adults and 60-70 per cent of school children have dental cavities.

The World Oral Health Day 2025 theme is ‘A Happy Mouth is... A Happy Mind,’ focusing on the connection between oral health ...

With these gaps felt in health policy programs, where oral health policies are missing, there is a need for partnership ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is ...

Discover why mouth rashes might be warning signs of underlying conditions, when to seek medical help, and effective treatment strategies for optimal oral.

Trench mouth, also known as necrotizing gingivitis, is a severe gum disease caused by different types of bacteria. It is a non-contagious condition that leads to painful, bleeding gums and the ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Tongue bleeding can be alarming, especially if you’re bleeding from your mouth after brushing or even doing nothing at all. Biting your tongue, brushing too hard ...

And ignoring it won’t make it go away. Dentists I’ve spoken to as the Strategist’s dental-hygiene writer have told me it can lead to serious oral issues, including loss of enamel ...

What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is the name for burning pain in your mouth that doesn't have a known cause. Most often, the pain is on the tip of your tongue or roof ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...

Oral chemotherapy kills or weakens cancer cells. It comes in the form of a pill, liquid, or tablet that a person swallows or places under the tongue to dissolve. It is not suitable for all stages ...

A doctor has revealed the horrifying consequences of eating undercooked meat in response to footage of a tapeworm being pulled out of a woman's mouth. Dr Myro Fugura, a US-based anesthesiologist ...