OROFACIAL PAIN, HEADACHE AND SLEEP BLOG

My Mouth Is Burning! What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex condition characterized by a burning, painful or tingling sensation in the mouth in the absence of

Why is my mouth dry?

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, may result from a variety of causes, including medications, stress, depression, underlying medical...

How To Care For Your Teeth At Home While Undergoing Cancer Therapy

How does cancer care affect my mouth? As mentioned in other sections of this blog, cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, head and/or...

Acupuncture at the Dental Office?

Eastern medicine may be finding its way into the dental office and for good reason. An increasing number of studies are beginning to...

Fungi is not a fun guy.

Fungal infections in the mouth? Are you sure that's what you mean? Yes. Fungal infections in the mouth are actually quite common in...

4 Quick Tips To Care For Your Mouth During Cancer Therapy

Here are some quick tips for care for your mouth while undergoing cancer therapy: 1. Vomiting. After vomiting, your mouth may feel acidic...

Top 8 Foods To Avoid When Your Mouth is Dry

There are several etiologies for dry mouth, including medications and cancer therapy such as radiation treatment to the head and neck or...

Got Dry Mouth?

Xerostomia, the medical term for dry mouth, is a common side effect of head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Radiation doses...

Managing and Treating the Side Effects of Head and Neck Radiation Therapy

Mucositis Mucositis usually resolves once therapy is completed. Prophylactic measures may help reduce the severity and duration of...

How Does Chemotherapy Affect Oral and Dental Health?

Although there are side effects associated with chemotherapy, it is important to note that the side effects typically resolve when...

Lauren Levi DMD MS