Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health. A dentist reviews a dental ...

CHICAGO -- Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD. There were 197 emergency department visits related to the disease in ...

If you or someone you love is facing a mouth cancer diagnosis, MSK experts can help. If you want to learn about surgeries to treat mouth (oral) cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain types of ...

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth. Where Can Mouth Cance Occur? • Lips • Gums • Tongue • Inner lining of the cheeks • Roof of the mouth • Floor of ...

Dental hygiene is important for overall wellness, but are your breathing habits affecting your oral health? If you’re breathing through your mouth, this might be the case, according to Dianne Sefo, ...

Does mouth taping help with snoring? Learn what the research says, potential risks, and safer, proven treatments that can ...

A mouth swab drug test detects substances in a person’s system by checking for the presence of drugs or alcohol in the saliva. People may also refer to a mouth swab drug test as an oral fluid drug ...

Mouth taping may help encourage nasal breathing for people who mouth breathe. But it may not be a technique suitable for everyone (including me). Share on Pinterest MTStock Studio/Getty Images Mouth ...

Wouldn’t it be nice if the millions of folks with sleep disorders could be fixed by a simple intervention? That gaping mouth of your bed partner, accompanied by loud snoring, or even obstructive sleep ...