From the time the first tooth starts to appear in a baby’s mouth, we are taught to care about our teeth. Of course, at that ...

You brush, floss (sometimes), and swish mouthwash with good intentions. Why does your dentist still keep mentioning a ...

Dr. Nzesya Mwende notes that our gums are designed to protect our teeth, curving gently around them in a semicircle. [File, Courtesy] Imagine spending years diligently brushing your teeth, only to ...

DETROIT – What is the best way to clean between your teeth? We are talking about flossing, using an interdental brush or pick, or using a WaterPik. I really want to be clear about this because what I ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

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 ...

Gut health is a buzzy topic, but the oral microbiome might be the next big trend. The evidence that a clean mouth could lower the risk of chronic diseases is piling up. Big voices in the longevity ...