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New research suggests oral microbiome differences in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome

New research suggests oral microbiome differenc...

Brian Maurer

This study investigates the oral microbiome of patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome, a chronic oral mucosa neuropathic pain disorder, to explore if oral microbes may play a role in the...

New research suggests oral microbiome differenc...

Brian Maurer

This study investigates the oral microbiome of patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome, a chronic oral mucosa neuropathic pain disorder, to explore if oral microbes may play a role in the...

The Oral-Gut Axis: Digestive disorders and the oral microbiome

The Oral-Gut Axis: Digestive disorders and the ...

Brian Maurer

The oral cavity is more than just an entry point to the digestive system. A growing body of evidence continues to highlight this connection – especially in respect to the...

The Oral-Gut Axis: Digestive disorders and the ...

Brian Maurer

The oral cavity is more than just an entry point to the digestive system. A growing body of evidence continues to highlight this connection – especially in respect to the...

How oral bacteria can affect our bodies

How oral bacteria can affect our bodies

Brian Maurer

Studies suggest gum disease damage can cause other health problems. Here we highlight this research across diseases including heart disease, cancer, and more.

How oral bacteria can affect our bodies

Brian Maurer

Studies suggest gum disease damage can cause other health problems. Here we highlight this research across diseases including heart disease, cancer, and more.

Can stress affect oral health?

Can stress affect oral health?

Brian Maurer

Understanding how stress can negatively impact your oral health is the first and most crucial step to avoiding it. While brushing your teeth and flossing may be the furthest thing...

Can stress affect oral health?

Brian Maurer

Understanding how stress can negatively impact your oral health is the first and most crucial step to avoiding it. While brushing your teeth and flossing may be the furthest thing...

Can bacteria in the oral microbiome cause IBD?

Can bacteria in the oral microbiome cause IBD?

Brian Maurer

In this article, we cover how bacteria in the mouth can trigger inflammation in the gut, and explore the research into how oral bacteria cause IBD.

Can bacteria in the oral microbiome cause IBD?

Brian Maurer

In this article, we cover how bacteria in the mouth can trigger inflammation in the gut, and explore the research into how oral bacteria cause IBD.

Can you get bacterial vaginosis (BV) from oral sex?

Can you get bacterial vaginosis (BV) from oral ...

David Lin

In this article, we cover current research about oral sex and bacterial vaginosis (BV). We cover how oral sex can impact risk of BV, and how the oral microbiome and...

Can you get bacterial vaginosis (BV) from oral ...

David Lin

In this article, we cover current research about oral sex and bacterial vaginosis (BV). We cover how oral sex can impact risk of BV, and how the oral microbiome and...