Flossing is the best way to remove food particles and dental plaque from the tight spaces between your teeth, and when left in place, this bacteria can cause cavities between teeth, gingivitis, and ...

Brushing up on your dental hygiene at home could keep you healthier for longer. A recent poll found that Americans admit to skipping brushing their teeth 5 times a week. Oral health is a window to ...

A simple step many people take after brushing might be undoing the benefits of fluoride, increasing the risk of cavities and gum problems.

Brushing and flossing your teeth may save you extra sessions in the dentist’s chair each year, but the benefits of dental hygiene do not end with pearly whites. In fact, there’s a direct correlation ...

You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. Credit...Jens Mortensen for The ...

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Flossing teeth at least once a week is linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, a new study says. The research, to be presented next week at the International ...

Over half of Americans are lying through their teeth — about their teeth. That's according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Aspen Dental, which asked 2,000 American ...

A holistic dentist is a medical professional who adopts alternative dental practices. Usually, this means they use natural remedies as treatment options. Above all, they believe in the principles of ...

Kissing someone with poor dental hygiene doesn't just taste bad. It can be bad for your teeth. Dr. Tina Saw told Insider kissing someone with poor oral hygiene can expose you to millions of bacteria.