For many of us, a swig of mouthwash twice per day forms a part of our oral hygiene routine. But according to new research, this seemingly beneficial practice may pose a surprising health risk: mouthwash use could increase the risk of diabetes. Researchers suggest that frequent mouthwash use could increase the risk of diabetes. Researchers…

The medical name for a pins and needles sensation is parasthesia. It can affect all parts of the body, including the tongue. In this article, we look at the most common reasons for a tingling tongue, and explore more unusual causes, such as migraine and stroke. Overview Tingling or numbness in the tongue can be…

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has announced it will be updating its standards on implant dentistry. Led by Professor Cemal Ucer, along with Dr Simon Wright and Dr Andrew Shelley, Standards in Implant Dentistry, which will be released next year, will provide evidence-graded recommendations categorised using the FGDP(UK) ‘ABC’ (aspirational, basic, conditional) notation. ‘Delivery of satisfactory dental implant treatment, and…

Blood blisters in the mouth can be unsightly and uncomfortable. Most of the time, oral blood blisters result from accidental injury to the tissues in the mouth. Oral blood blisters can have other causes, however, especially if they happen often or do not heal. There are steps a person with blood blisters in their mouth…

Nobel Biocare explains how you can grow your implant practice by 10% in one year. Dental implants can be a competitive market and in order to successfully promote your practice it is helpful to know what makes your practice different from your competitors and how to market these unique selling points successfully. We gathered data…

Angular cheilitis is a skin condition that causes one or both corners of the mouth to become painful and inflamed. The technical term for the areas affected are the labial commissures. The commissures refer to the two corners of the mouth, where the upper and lower lips connect. Angular cheilitis is inflammation, including redness, swelling,…

Burning mouth syndrome is a poorly understood condition that causes a burning sensation in the tongue or mouth. The pain and discomfort caused by burning mouth syndrome (BMS) are often recurrent. While BMS is tricky to treat, there are steps that people can take to reduce their discomfort. What is burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth…

Ordinarily, yellow tongue is a harmless condition that causes a thick, yellowish coating on the tongue. Yellow tongue tends to occur when dead skin cells, bacteria, or discoloring particles become trapped or buildup on the tongue’s surface. Mostly, yellow tongue clears up with basic home care. But on rare occasions, the condition is a symptom…

Canker sores can be painful and irritating. While they should heal on their own within a week, there are ways to speed up this process and reduce the discomfort. As well as over-the-counter medications, there are some home remedies that can ease the discomfort of canker sores and help them to heal. Read on to…

Researchers suggest that bacteria may play a key role in clogged arteries. The fat molecules in the plaques that clog up our arteries and raise risk of heart attack and stroke may come from bacteria that live in our mouths and guts, not just from what we eat. This was the main result of a…