Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria ...

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.

Maintaining good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth and flossing twice daily removes bacteria and prevents dry mouth and the ...

including infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria and autoimmune issues. Of all the causes of gastritis, H. pylori is ...

The study, led by the University of Exeter, found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Sometimes, these bacteria can enter a tooth ... Signs a tooth infection has spread include symptoms such as a painful tongue and mouth, swelling of the face, cheeks, or neck, and difficulty ...

A 60-year-old Black man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with a 1-month history of a yellowish, green furry plaque on his tongue.

At baseline, there were no significant differences for WTCI, amounts of collected tongue coating and dental plaque samples, and amounts of total bacteria and F. nucleatum in whole collected ...

If the infection is bacterial, they may recommend antibiotics ... The submandibular glands are behind the lower jaw, under the tongue and chin. A person may be able to feel them when they touch ...

Statistical comparisons between subjects with and without tongue cleaning were performed using a paired t test for WTCI and bacterial amounts. Comparisons of wet weights of samples were performed ...