If a baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy, it is referred to as a premature birth. Why does this happen? What consequences can a premature birth have? What are the signs of an imminent pr...
Pretty much everyone has had a dry mouth at some point – the morning after a night out, before a job interview or when bunged up with a cold. You have probably also experienced moments when your mo...
The term "cleft lip and palate" is used to describe a group of birth defects. It encompasses all clefts of the lip, jaw and palate. A distinctive feature is an altered appearance of the lips and mo...
People with coeliac disease suffer from a chronic disease of the small intestine. The cause is gluten, which triggers an inflammatory reaction in the intestine. However, it is not only the intestin...
Laryngeal cancer ranks as the third most common type of cancer that starts in the head and neck region. Men are more frequently diagnosed with laryngeal cancer than women. Smoking is the primary ri...
When the first large molars erupt, not only children and parents rejoice, but also the caries bacteria: The deep grooves in the chewing surfaces offer plenty of space for hiding, nesting and multip...
When the first baby tooth wobbles and falls out, it's an exciting time - for the parents, but above all, of course, for the child itself. They feel: "Now I'm slowly growing up!" Many families celeb...
You know it’s time to buy new shampoo or toothpaste when you run out, but how do you know when it’s time to get a new toothbrush? Replace your toothbrush regularly We’ll tell you how often you shou...
If children do not get enough sunlight, a vitamin D deficiency can develop, which in turn can lead to rickets. The disease causes bones to soften and become bent. Dental health also suffers: Milk t...