Oral Health

Some people might be surprised to learn their tongue can be a radar for health problems. These conditions may be related to the tongue itself, or a completely unrelated neurological disorder. Here are 7 health signs that come from our tongue…

Keeping your teeth and gums clean seems pretty straightforward, right? Then why do so many people avoid paying attention to the details that can save them a bigger dentist bill? Not only will these simple tips help keep your teeth clean and cavity-free—they’ll also help prevent other possible health problems from improper techniques. You may […]

Sometimes bodily odor can just be a case of bad hygiene, but other times it can suggest a certain health issue coming on, according to Business Insider. The resource noted that “sickness does actually have a unique odor” and you can generally tell if someone is fighting an illness from his or her scent. The […]

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders) is a fairly common condition that affects the jaw joints, and can cause pain and fatigue in the surrounding facial muscles. The good news is, according to the Mayo Clinic, there are ways you can manage the discomfort without resorting to surgery or heavy medications. TMJ can be caused by a […]

Going to the dentist for some people is like, well…pulling teeth. However, by ignoring your oral health for prolonged periods of time, you can end up with problems that go far beyond just stained teeth. Aside from gum disease and even oral cancer, there are a number of health problems you may not know can […]

When your dentist asks you to “open up and say ahhh,” he or she sees much more than a lot of plaque, a chipped tooth, and a few long-ignored cavities. While the eyes are often referred to as the “windows to the soul,” the mouth could very well be dubbed “the window to your overall […]