Lockjaw (trismus) is a painful condition that limits your ability to open your mouth all the way. It occurs when the muscles you use to chew spasm, meaning they can’t relax completely. The term ...
Dentistry is a dynamic and ever-changing profession, where innovation is the cornerstone of progress, seen throughout the care and practice in totality, except for one seemingly humble tool that has ...
Dental hygiene is important for overall wellness, but are your breathing habits affecting your oral health? If you’re breathing through your mouth, this might be the case, according to Dianne Sefo, ...
Laryngopharyngeal reflux, also known as silent reflux, can also play an ‘instrumental role’ in causing an odd taste in your ...
A 5-year-old boy under general anesthesia for oral surgery went into serious cardiac arrest, triggered by his mouth being propped open with a dental gag, according to a case report published on March ...