Several conditions can cause spots or patches of your gums to turn white. These range from more benign causes, such as gingivitis or canker sores, to more serious conditions, like oral cancer.

What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Oral lichen planus is a long-lasting disease that affects your mouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away, but you ...

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Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about oral cancers and the importance of early detection.

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.

When you chew gum, you’re essentially gnawing on plastic.

“Our initial hypothesis was that the synthetic gums would have a lot more microplastics because the base is a type of plastic ...

And if you redecorate your home and sand down the old paintwork, the plastic binders in the paint can release microplastics ...

Clever engineers at a Chinese video company called HTX Studio built a tiny, swiveling robot that can shoot pieces of gum right into your mouth. In a video that made the rounds on social media over ...