Researchers estimate that more than 80 million U.S. adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the ...

Many dentists prescribe antibiotics for common procedures, such as tooth removals, “just in case,” hoping to prevent their ...

Losing a tooth changes more than a smile. It can make chewing certain foods uncomfortable, alter speech patterns in subtle ...

Dry mouth, sore gums and burning tongue can happen around menopause. Here’s why hormones may affect oral health and when to ...

All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of phone ...

A recent medical report details the case of a man who experienced sudden, unexplained numbness and facial pain shortly after ...

A nerve cell resembles a vast tree with branches that communicate with thousands of other cells. To function, it depends on a ...

Waking up with a painful or throbbing tooth can quickly ruin your morning. While occasional tooth discomfort may not seem ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...