Accidentally swallowing a small amount of mouthwash isn’t likely to cause harm. However, a large amount can cause dizziness, ...

The ulcers, which usually occur on the nonkeratinized oral mucosa, can cause considerable pain and may interfere with eating, speaking, and swallowing. RAU is classified as minor, major ...

Flying with a cold can leave you feeling plugged up and uncomfortable. Fortunately, some effective ways exist to relieve this ...

Owing to the degree of dysphagia, it was recommended that the patient avoid oral medications and food. The thyrotropin level was normal; other laboratory test results are shown in Table 1.

Recently, an SLP who works exclusively in FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) voiced her frustration with ...

oral, jaw, dental and airway development. Tongue ties have the greatest impact on speech and feeding skills. Restriction may ...

can compromise the amount of saliva created in the mouth and also hamper speech and swallowing. “Imagine shoving 10 crackers in your mouth and trying to speak. You can’t,” explains Rose-Anne Romano, ...

Oral functions were found to be diminished in adults with spinal muscular atrophy in three out of five tests in a new study.

A Rutgers dentist and associate professor has created a special toothbrush with suctioning capabilities to prevent kids and ...

Saliva plays a vital role in maintaining oral health by keeping the mouth moist, aiding in swallowing, and protecting the teeth from decay and infections. In MS, the disease can interfere with the ...

A trailblazing review proposed that poor oral health particularly periodontal disease can cause atherosclerotic ...