Braces make cleaning your teeth trickier, but not impossible. Learn expert-approved methods for brushing and flossing ...

Brush teeth and gums at least twice a day. If you can, brush 30 minutes to 1 hour after every meal. Brushing removes plaque, a film of bacteria that clings to teeth. When bacteria in plaque come ...

According to the CDC, a quarter of U.S. adults ages 20-64 have at least one untreated cavity and nearly half of U.S. adults ...

Wash and prepare fruit. Pour orange juice into a small bowl. Dip fruit pieces into the orange juice to prevent browning.

Flossing addresses the 40% of tooth surfaces that brushing alone cannot reach. These tight spaces between teeth harbor bacteria protected from both brushing and the natural cleansing action of saliva.

Many people assume a bit of blood during brushing or flossing is no cause for concern - but according to a dentist, it is a ...

Brushing alone isn't enough to remove dental plaque from your teeth. Diligent teeth brushing only removes about 60% ... there is no difference in effectiveness between waxed and unwaxed dental floss.

A study of 2,000 adults found that 45% of Brits don't regularly think about their gum health, with four in 10 admitting they ...

Experts warn that common foods like citrus, popcorn, and starchy snacks can damage tooth enamel and increase the risk of ...

Is there a silent killer hiding in your mouth? For one in two older Australians, the answer may be yes. Gum disease often is described as silent because it progresses slowly and insidiously, and ...

Actually, wooden dentures were common in Japan from the 16th century, but by the 18th century, typical denture materials ...