Brushing the tongue when brushing your teeth has been touted as a cure for bad breath caused by bacteria that form on your tongue. This cleaning of the tongue is supposed to both improve bad breath and lessen the risk of infection in periodontal openings while…
Read moreMyasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease affecting the nerve-muscle interface. The disease is more common in women (2:1). It typically presents between the ages of 30 and 40 in females and between the ages of 60 and 70 in males. No known risk factors exist. The…
Read moreJune is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Each year, people across the country join together to spread awareness about this degenerative brain disease that influences memory and other cognitive abilities. What you might not know is Alzheimer’s is connected…
Read moreScleroderma a is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. This fibrosis affects a range of organs including the mouth, vocal cords and larynx. When these areas are affected, a number of communication and swallowing difficulties…
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