Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent—with the weight ...

Tooth pain is one of those symptoms that’s hard to ignore because it can interfere with eating, sleeping, and even thinking ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

After all these blogs, there’s still one side effect I haven’t talked about. My doctors and nurses always reminded me that chemotherapy kills fast-growing cells, like cancer. Many parts of our body ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo found that these effects become stronger when the molecule is used together with fluoride and xylitol, rather than on its own. An experimental artificial ...

Biting fingernails, gnawing on pen caps and pencil erasers or chewing ice may be your way to deal with boredom or relieve stress, but oral health experts warn that it can lead to cracked, chipped or ...

Rotten or decayed teeth are teeth that have become damaged by decay or infection. Signs include pain and marks or holes in tooth enamel. Decay usually results from inadequate oral hygiene, but certain ...

Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth enamel from an acid attack, a chemical process different from tooth decay caused by bacteria. Common causes include acidic foods and drinks (like soft ...

Teeth scaling, also known as dental scaling, takes things to the next level in terms of tackling plaque buildup. It’s an in-office dental procedure that uses sharp instruments (which are best used by ...

Are teeth the latest potential victims of bisphenol A (BPA)? Yes, according to a new study by French researchers in the American Journal of Pathology (June 10, 2013). The researchers found that the ...