
How to Floss with Braces
Knowing how to floss your teeth and when you should floss is crucial for good health. Lean how to floss with braces, for good oral hygiene.
Knowing how to floss your teeth and when you should floss is crucial for good health. Lean how to floss with braces, for good oral hygiene.
What you need to know about brushing and toothpaste.
Odds are, you can keep your teeth all your life - if you practice good oral hygiene. Finding out what works and what doesn’t for healthy teeth and gums is key.
Oral conditions can also have an impact on systemic disease.
Scientists have found the first direct evidence between two kinds of bacteria in oral health and the risk of you developing pancreatic cancer.
Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? With periodontitis, bacteria that accumulate on your gums can cause inflammation and bleeding and ultimately damage your teeth.
Is gum disease hereditary? Research indicates that periodontal disease can indeed run in families, and doctors can now identify your genetic markers for it.
Inflamed gums may even be linked to cancer and mental decline.
Putting plastic in your child’s mouth may sound like a bad idea, but it works to seal out tooth decay.
Dentists say people are overdoing it with teeth whitening home remedies. Ignore the TV ads; here’s how you should use these products safely and as directed.
Dentists are seeing an increase in teeth grinding and clenching. Here’s what you should know and how you can do about it.
The health of your gums may play a role in the health of your brain. Research suggests gum disease may be a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.