Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

Dental hygiene has come a long way since the days of wine-soaked toothpicks and the urine mouthwash once thought to disinfect mouths and whiten teeth. Ancient Chinese and Egyptian texts advised ...

Brushing your teeth can stop more than just plaque buildup. It can lower your risk for dementia and other diseases ...

Electric toothbrushes clean more effectively than manual ones, remove plaque better, and may lower the risk of gum disease. Learn their benefits and drawbacks.

Other foods to steer clear of before a cleaning are anything sugary or starchy (they break down into acids that feed bacteria ...

One morning, not too long ago, I was brushing my teeth. As the minty, foamy flavor filled my mouth, I mindlessly scanned the bathroom counter. There was the tube of toothpaste, the ice blue bottle of ...

Nano-sized robots manipulated using a magnetic field can help kill bacteria deep inside teeth to ensure the success of root canal treatments after the living tissue has been removed, scientists report ...

Floss isn't for everyone, but Cocofloss is. It's crafted from recycled water bottles, comes in so many yummy flavors, and effectively glides between your teeth for a deep clean. Plus, it features ...

WASHINGTON (SBG) — In something reminiscent of the deadly Tide Pod challenge, a new TikTok trend of people using the Mr. Clean product to whiten their teeth is not safe, doctors and dentists say. The ...