Use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) as a therapy for sleep apnea over a long period of time can lead to facial changes in adults, according to a new study (Chest, October 2010, ...

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The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life and brought additional stress into the community. It may also be impacting dental health, but the reason has little do with with wearing masks. There ...

Dentists are warning about the health issues tied to prolonged use of a mask to stop the spread of the coronavirus. They said dental problems associated with “mask mouth,” including gum disease, could ...

"Mask mouth" is a huge topic right now, creating buzz not only within the dental industry but also with our patients. We know our lives have been changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, inside ...

Face masks help to protect against the coronavirus, but wearing them can also lead to a stinky side effect. Bad breath and tooth decay are possible when people have on face coverings for long periods ...

Anaheim Councilwoman Lucille Kring said at Tuesday’s council meeting that dentists are finding that wearing masks can cause serious dental issues, but local medical professionals are skeptical of the ...