Orofacial PainMy Mouth Is Burning! What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex condition characterized by a burning, painful or tingling sensation in the mouth in the absence of
Xerostomia and Dry MouthWhy is my mouth dry?Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, may result from a variety of causes, including medications, stress, depression, underlying medical...
Xerostomia and Dry MouthHow To Care For Your Teeth At Home While Undergoing Cancer TherapyHow does cancer care affect my mouth? As mentioned in other sections of this blog, cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, head and/or...
Xerostomia and Dry MouthAcupuncture at the Dental Office?Eastern medicine may be finding its way into the dental office and for good reason. An increasing number of studies are beginning to...
Xerostomia and Dry MouthFungi is not a fun guy.Fungal infections in the mouth? Are you sure that's what you mean? Yes. Fungal infections in the mouth are actually quite common in...
Mucositis4 Quick Tips To Care For Your Mouth During Cancer TherapyHere are some quick tips for care for your mouth while undergoing cancer therapy: 1. Vomiting. After vomiting, your mouth may feel acidic...
NutritionTop 8 Foods To Avoid When Your Mouth is DryThere are several etiologies for dry mouth, including medications and cancer therapy such as radiation treatment to the head and neck or...
Xerostomia and Dry MouthGot Dry Mouth?Xerostomia, the medical term for dry mouth, is a common side effect of head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Radiation doses...
TrismusManaging and Treating the Side Effects of Head and Neck Radiation TherapyMucositis Mucositis usually resolves once therapy is completed. Prophylactic measures may help reduce the severity and duration of...
MucositisHow Does Chemotherapy Affect Oral and Dental Health?Although there are side effects associated with chemotherapy, it is important to note that the side effects typically resolve when...