5 Mouthwashes That Dentists Say Are Actually Effective
Amazon Biotene oral rinse for dry mouth, CariFree fluoride rinse and ACT whitening mouthwash. Nothing can replace a dental health routine that makes brushing and flossing a priority. And if you’re especially particular about having fresh breath and clean teeth, you’re probably using mouthwash, too. But according to New York City-based dentist Dr. Azadeh Akhavan, […]
Epigenetic mechanism that causes bitter taste distortion discovered
A bitter taste in the mouth is often a symptom or side effect of illness, which may be the result of how the body reacts to pathogens. A new study published in iScience, by Hong Wang, PhD, an Associate Member at the Monell Chemical Sense Center, and colleagues sheds light on the mechanisms involved in […]
Why chocolate feels so good — it is all down to lubrication
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible. By analysing each of the steps, the interdisciplinary research team at the University of Leeds hope it will lead to […]
The Best Products Dentist Recommend To Help Chronic Dry Mouth
A pasty, sandpaper feeling in the mouth, bad breath and difficulty swallowing are all symptoms of a chronic dry mouth — symptoms that JoAnn Gurenlian, a dental hygienist and director of education and research with the American Dental Hygienists Association, experienced herself when undergoing cancer treatment several years ago. “It was so bad at one […]
How Long Is Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Contagious For?
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Symptoms & Signs HFMD is most commonly an illness of the spring and fall seasons. Initial symptoms of mild fever (101 F-102 F) and malaise are followed within one or two days by a characteristic rash. Small (2 mm-3 mm) red spots that quickly develop into small blisters (vesicles) […]
Can I Catch Hand Foot and Mouth Disease From My Child?
A parent can catch hand, foot and mouth from their children; however, adults are more likely to remain asymptomatic. A child infected with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is most contagious during the first week of sickness (even before the rash). However, some can spread the infection days to weeks after the disappearance of […]