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 ...

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 wearing masks. There is no ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Doctors and dentists say they’re seeing a new wave of dental issues from prolonged mask wearing due to COVID-19. 13 HELPS: Coronavirus Resource Guide The wave is being coined ‘mask ...

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 ...

A Tulsa dentist said she is noticing a new trend among patients related to wearing masks. Wearing a mask is an important part of the fight against COVID-19, but Dr. Mariam Hanna at Tulsa Modern Dental ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Most of us have accepted the fact that some form of face coverings will be a part of our daily routine for the foreseeable future. But have you noticed your breath may not smell ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Wearing a mask might help slow the spread of ...

It's an unintended consequence of orders to wear face coverings. Some dental patients are dealing with unusually bad breath, tooth decay, and gum problems. It's called "mask mouth". "Yes, wearing the ...

Now that you’ve hopefully got a few face masks to wear in public, the next step is to make sure you feel comfortable and safe when wearing one. If you’re concerned that it’s not as close-fitting as it ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Central Valley dentist is taking team-worn jerseys from the Fresno Grizzlies and making masks for his patients. The team donated their 2018 jerseys to team dentist Dr. Jared ...