Should You Floss or Brush First? Here's What Dentists Recommend
Wondering whether you should floss before or after brushing your teeth? Dentists say this is the right order to floss and brush your teeth.
Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds: Here’s how to protect your pea…
The Conversation reports that sugar corrodes teeth within seconds as bacteria form plaque, leading to cavities.
This Whitening Toothpaste Also Improves Gum Health, And A 3-Pack Is Less Than $1…
“After a few weeks, my teeth feel smoother and my gums look healthier,” one reviewer raves. “Definitely a reliable, all-in-one toothpaste.”
Scientists discover why smoking loosens teeth and eats away at bone
The first place tobacco often shows its damage is not the lungs. It is the mouth.
Scientists Found an Unexpected Sign of Human Longevity—Our Teeth
Oral frailty can shorten your life expectancy, so those dreaded visits, drills and all, really are for your own good.
The Hidden Superpower Of Aged Cheeses To Know About
Putting out a tray of cheese for visitors is certainly polite, but did you know that doing so could also provide a major health benefit to your guests?
New whitening powder activates with your electric toothbrush
It may even repair damaged enamel and improve your oral microbiome.
Woman Saw 'No Signs' of Dental Disease Then Lost Several Teeth. How Her Cosmetic…
Ayana Headspeth suffered from severe periodontal disease before transforming her confidence through an implant procedure
Scientists develop powder that whitens teeth with just vibration from toothbrush
New powder found to overcome limitations of traditional teeth whitening technologies
Is A Water Flosser Really Necessary? We Asked Dentists
Plus, dentists give their recommendations for the best flossing products.
Tips For Managing A Tooth Infection Naturally
A toothache is one of the worst pains you can feel.
The Top Products Dentists Recommend To Help Treat Dry Mouth
The sprays, gels and over-the-counter solutions that experts recommend to relieve dry mouth and why you shouldn't ignore it.
Opinion: If We Care About Learning, We Must Care About Kids’ Oral Health
In our country, conversations about improving student performance typically focus on curriculum standards, class size, testing, teacher pay and school technology. These debates are certainly important, but they overlook a quieter factor that affects learning e…
Every Dentist We Consulted Recommends This 1 Gentle Mouthwash (And A Few Others…
Including one formula that every expert we spoke to recommends.
Why toothache really does hurt more at nigt - and how to handle it
Lying in bed trying to sleep can be bad enough but it is worse with toothache, which can often hurt and throb more than during the day. Don't worry, it is not "just your imagination," says dentist Jochen Schmidt from Carree Dental in Cologne.
Why our ancestors had straight teeth without braces
Small jaws mean big problems for modern humans.
You’re brushing all wrong. 5 tips for better oral hygiene from an expert
Tooth decay is the No. 1 noncommunicable health condition worldwide, yet cavities are largely preventable. Here are expert tips to level up your oral care routine.
9 Things Dentists Might Not Tell You That Could Save You Money
Your dental team is sitting on a treasure trove of insider information—facts you should know but likely haven’t ever asked about. So, we drilled top dentists and hygienists for their most surprising, smile-boosting tips, from smarter brushing tweaks to a TikTo…
If You Grind Your Teeth, Dentists Say These OTC Mouthguards Really Work
Bonus points: You’ll save money and protect your teeth without a costly custom guard.
This Is the No. 1 Worst Type of Supplement for Your Teeth, Dentists Say
You may think you're doing something inherently good for your health by having your vitamins or supplements every morning.