Every diet affects the body’s chemistry, and the mouth reflects those changes first. The key isn’t to abandon keto, veganism, or fasting, but to balance them with oral hygiene.

Once a cavity advances, the infection can spread to the jawbone or bloodstream, leading to abscesses or sepsis in severe cases.

Prasad says the foundation, via the Pacific Eye Institute and the Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand, is focused on training a regional institute to ensure countries have better surveillance and ...

Paediatricians have warned mothers against the practice of biting or using their teeth to trim their babies’ fingernails, describing it as unhygienic and capable of exposing infants to infections.They ...

The Gardens Dental Centre (Smile 4 U) has announced that it is now offering consultations for patients in East Dulwich who are considering denture treatments. The initiative comes as part of the ...

Feeling persistently dry-mouthed despite adequate hydration? You might have Xerostomia, a common condition affecting millions, often mistaken for simp ...

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star Sunday found that some of the worst areas in the country for the health of kids' teeth came from ...

On 26 October 2025, the Eastern Cape Department of Health concluded a three-day oral-health blitz, a belated celebration of Oral Health Month. Partnering with Operation Smile, Colgate-Palmolive, and ...

The dentist recommended, "Replacing your toothbrush every three months.” An old toothbrush may contain germs which may worsen ...

Considering that Indians are prone to premature heart attacks and have a huge burden of diabetes, an oral drug to control ...

Hot climates, dehydration, vomiting or diarrhoea can strip the body of vital salts quickly. In such cases, ORS (oral ...