Successful management of denture-associated candidiasis relies heavily on mechanical disinfection rather than pharmacologic ...

Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick.

Unusual changes in how food tastes are often overlooked. A bitter aftertaste, metallic sensation, or sudden dullness in ...

Medications are a leading cause of dry mouth, especially in older adults taking multiple prescriptions. Untreated xerostomia dramatically increases the risk of rampant tooth decay and oral infections ...

The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 can infect cells in the mouth, which may spur the virus's spread both in the body and to other people, according to a preliminary study. The researchers went on to sample ...

You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To ...

Good oral health is important for the general well-being as serious health issues can arise from ignoring your teeth and gums ...

Tiny flies can transform minor mouth sores into a serious condition known as oral myiasis. This rare occurrence begins when flies lay eggs in open wounds, leading to larvae feeding on damaged tissue.