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What Is the Difference Between Plaque and Tartar? Why Both Matter for Your Teeth

Your dentist keeps distinguishing between plaque and tartar. They are not the same thing — and treating them as if they are leads to confusion about how to prevent both. Here is the clear difference.

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What Is the Link Between Tooth Decay and Sugar? The Science of How Sugar Destroys Teeth

Everyone says sugar causes tooth decay. But what is actually happening inside your mouth when you eat sugar? Understanding the mechanism is the key to understanding how to prevent it.

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What Is the Link Between Tooth Loss and Osteoporosis? The Bone Density Connection

You have osteoporosis — or are at risk of it. Your dentist is concerned about bone density in your jaw. Here is the connection between thinning bones and losing teeth — and what you can do about it.

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What Is the Link Between Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis? The Inflammatory Connection

You have rheumatoid arthritis. Your rheumatologist keeps asking about your gums. The connection between RA and gum disease is inflammation — and it runs both ways. Here is what the science says.

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What Is the Link Between Oral Health and Dementia? What the Research Shows

Several studies have found a link between poor oral health and dementia. The relationship is complex — and researchers are still figuring out the direction of causality. Here is what the current evidence shows.

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What Is the Link Between Gum Disease and Diabetes? The Two-Way Relationship

Diabetes makes gum disease worse. Gum disease makes blood sugar harder to control. If you have either condition, you cannot afford to ignore the other. Here's the evidence.

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What Is the Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Health? What the Research Shows

You've heard that gum disease is linked to heart disease. The connection is real — but it's more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Here's what the science actually shows and why it matters for your health.

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What Is Halitosis? The Medical Term for Persistent Bad Breath

You've tried everything. Your breath still isn't fresh. Halitosis is the medical name for persistent bad breath — and most of the causes aren't about what you eat. Here's what actually drives it.

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What Is a Salivary Gland Infection? The Painful Swelling in Your Cheek or Under Your Jaw

There's a painful swelling in front of your ear, under your jaw, or on the floor of your mouth. It might be a salivary gland infection — which is treatable but can recur if the underlying cause isn't addressed.

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What Is Sjögren's Syndrome? The Autoimmune Condition That Causes Extreme Dry Mouth

You have a persistently dry mouth and dry eyes. Your doctor mentioned Sjögren's syndrome — an autoimmune condition that attacks the glands producing saliva and tears. Here's what to know.

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What Is a Ranula? The Bluish Cyst Under Your Tongue That Can Become a Problem

There is a bluish swelling under your tongue. Your dentist called it a ranula — a cyst that forms when a salivary gland gets blocked. Here is what it is, whether it needs treatment, and what happens if it does.

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What Is a Torus? The Bony Lump on the Roof of Your Mouth or Jaw

Your dentist noticed a hard bony lump on the roof of your mouth — or on the inside of your jaw. It is called a torus — and it is completely benign. Here is what to know about it.

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