Posts Tagged ‘dry mouth’

How Your Mouth Could Be Showing Dangers Of Serious Illnesses

How Your Mouth Could Be Showing Dangers Of Serious Illnesses

Most people are aware that looking inside the mouth can give away clues about diet and lifestyle, but did you know that your mouth can show warning signs of serious general health problems? Dentists often say that the mouth is a window to the rest of the body and research suggests that oral health and […]


A Dry Mouth Doesn’t just Leave You Thirsty

A Dry Mouth Doesn’t just Leave You Thirsty

A lovely tall glass of water is usually the first thing we all think of when we have a dry mouth, but there are many things a dry mouth could be a symptom of other than just being thirsty and many problems it can cause. The major problem that a dry mouth could bring on […]


Diabetes sufferers urged to keep an eye on oral health

Diabetes sufferers urged to keep an eye on oral health

A new study has revealed that around 66 percent of diabetic patients have not improved their oral hygiene habits since they were diagnosed with the condition. The study, which was conducted by dLife and Soundview Research suggests that a significant proportion of diabetics are not keeping any eye on their oral health, despite warnings that […]


New Research Into Likelihood of HIV Shedding in Saliva

New Research Into Likelihood of HIV Shedding in Saliva

Research carried out by the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California has examined the relationship relating to oral and general health and the probability of HIV transmission through saliva. A study carried out by Mahvash Navazesh and her colleagues from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the University of […]