Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer of ...

People with lupus have many different symptoms, but people with lupus frequently have problems with their oral health. Oral health includes the health of your teeth, gums, and other parts of your face ...

Oral health includes your teeth and gums, both of which require regular care to avoid cavities, infections, and other issues. Taking care of your oral health can also benefit other parts of your body, ...

James J. Crall ([email protected]) is a professor in and chair of the Division of Public Health and Community Dentistry at the School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, in Los Angeles ...