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 ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

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 ...

Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn't pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many ...

Nicotine gum may stick to and damage dentures and other dental work, such as partial bridges and dental caps. However, some research says it may help reduce nicotine stains on the teeth. Over 3 in 5 ...

Share on Pinterest People using GLP-1 drugs are reporting an unusual side effect impacting dental health that some are calling “Ozempic teeth.” Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images People using GLP-1 drugs ...

Related video: So, you’ve lost weight using Wegovy. Does that mean you can stop taking it? (AP) Patients using Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs are reporting a complication not listed among the drug’s ...

Laser teeth whitening is a bleaching procedure done in a dentist’s office. It ’s different from other teeth whitening methods, as the procedure involves a bleaching gel and laser. A laser is a beam of ...

Picture it: You’re standing in the bathroom merrily brushing your teeth when you look in the mirror and notice that your mouth looks a little, well, redder than usual. Maybe your toothpaste is a bit ...