Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Flossing your teeth removes food trapped between them and eliminates the bacterial ...

Dentists often emphasize the importance of brushing teeth twice a day to combat dental plaque and its harmful consequences, such as cavities. But what is the precise mechanism by which dental plaque ...

It’s not uncommon to have issues with your teeth or gums, and dentists say certain lifestyle factors may be behind some of ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling ...

In the wooded highlands of northern Arkansas, where small towns have few dentists, water officials who serve more than 20,000 ...

New Australian research provides stronger evidence against bottle-feeding infants in bed. Experts are advising parents and ...

Kolkata: Fast food, chocolates, and sugary drinks are eating into the dental health of children early. Doctors across the city said there is a rising incidence of oral health complaints among ...

Cities and countries across the U.S. are moving to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Utah became the first state in ...

Have you ever seen a photo of yourself, checked your smile, and thought, "I could use some teeth whitening"? Well, a lot of us have been there. The good news is that you can give your smile a ...

Maintaining good oral health during pregnancy is crucial as it is linked to a lower risk of gestational diabetes and hypertension. Preventive oral care, which remains underutilized by pregnant ...