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1 in 5 people have dry mouth, but it’s severely under-diagnosed — here’s what dentists want you to know

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to ...
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How Does Toothpaste Affect the Mouth's Good Bacteria?

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...
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Dry Mouth Is Often The First Sign of COVID — and Menopause! — Dentists Explain What You Need To Know + How To Find Relief

You know that parched, sticky feeling on your tongue or lips that can strike when you're very thirsty? If it seems to be happening every day, it could be a case of dry mouth. You may be wondering if ...
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Study of Oral Moisturizers Concludes Most US OTC Dry Mouth Products Contain Harmful Levels of Acidity that Cause Tooth Erosion

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Researchers at the University of Florida recently tested eleven brands of lozenge-type oral moisturizers for harmful acidity levels that cause tooth erosion. The ...
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How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth?

Professor and Head of School of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Nothing to disclose. Albert Leung and Niamh Coffey do not work for, ...