Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...

A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and ...

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Hannah SeoIf you’ve heard that candy rots your teeth, or that your one- (or two- or three-) seltzer-a-day habit will erode ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...