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Understanding Halitosis: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Strategies
Halitosis or chronic bad breath is frequently caused by poor oral hygiene, bacterial buildup, or underlying medical conditions. Effective treatment requires proper dental care, lifestyle adjustments, and addressing root causes.
The Mouth-Body Connection: How Oral Health Impacts Overall Longevity
Recent scientific research highlights the profound connection between oral health and chronic systemic diseases, driving calls for better integration between medicine and dentistry.
Molar City: How Mexico Became the Dental Capital of the World
Thousands of Americans cross the border daily to Los Algodones, Mexico, dubbed 'Molar City,' seeking affordable dental care amidst a broken U.S. healthcare system.
Not just a new backpack: how to get children back into a dental routine
More snacking, sugary drinks, and brushing that gets pushed aside: the return to school is an excellent opportunity to reset children's oral health habits. Here are some small changes that can make a big difference.
Miran Buzaglo reveals drama at the HMO: "Why isn't she treating me?"
The star of "The Buzaglos" and wife of former soccer player Maor Buzaglo took her daughter, Shayne, for dental treatment at a "Clalit Smile" clinic: "A deep root canal is ahead of us, ugh." And also: the antibiotic treatment and the gift she promised to give her daughter.
The "good" habit that led the TV host to the operating table
American TV host Kelly Ripa revealed today, Thursday, the reason for her recent absence from the screen. She underwent a medical procedure following a "good" and common habit that led her to the operating table. In her podcast, Ripa explained: "I brush my teeth too much," which caused significant gum recession, particularly in the lower area of her mouth.
Jaw-Dropping Innovation: Engineered Chewing Gum Targets Cancer-Linked Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an engineered chewing gum that targets microorganisms associated with head and neck cancers. The treatment eliminates harmful bacteria without damaging the mouth's natural, beneficial microbiome.
Arrived for a dental consultation – and claims her face was deformed
A 24-year-old Chinese woman claims she went to a hospital for a dental consultation regarding a slight protrusion of her lower jaw. However, she alleges that a specialist convinced her to undergo a complex surgery. According to her, the plan to move the jaw back by two millimeters turned into a procedure where it was moved more than 13 millimeters in the opposite direction.