Here’s what to do. When it comes to brushing, flossing and using a mouth rinse, the goal is controlling the bacteria on your teeth, Messina said. “We have to stir them up and dislodge them ...

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Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

as well as overusing antiseptic mouthwash, can indiscriminately kill beneficial microbes, tipping the scales towards dysbiosis, or microbial imbalance. Dysbiosis doesn’t just lead to oral ...

Dr. Amar Pattani, family dentist at Main Street Smiles at 312 W Main Street in Barrington, joins John Williams to answer all of your dental health questions. Dr. Pattani tells John what sugar does ...

While brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are non-negotiable, using mouthwash isn’t quite as essential. Think of it as a way to enhance your oral care routine, says Dr. Chris Salierno ...

Oral cancer is a cancerous growth in the mouth, on the tongue, lips or gums. The most common type of oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.