Besides preventing gum-related diseases, having your teeth professionally cleaned keeps them healthy from decay and tooth loss, especially in adults. With healthy teeth, you are able to chew food ...

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

Many people prefer to wait until after eating breakfast to brush their teeth so they don't have a minty taste in their mouth that can overpower the taste of fruit or orange juice. But the age old ...

There’s nothing like the gleam of bright, white, clean teeth after going to the dentist—though getting that same result daily can be hard to recreate. The good news is that you can boost your oral ...

For years, Americans used the term ‘British teeth’ as derogatory shorthand for anyone not blessed with a bright, white Hollywood smile. But, according to recent findings, they may have to come up with ...

When food gets stuck between your teeth, the discomfort can be immediate. It might be a piece of meat after dinner, a strand ...

In total two-thirds of adults have visible plaque on at least one tooth, and most of us have around six teeth with plaque on them. Plaque forms on your teeth every single day, but a regular and ...

If you haven’t yet harnessed the power of an electric toothbrush or your current one is getting worn out, here’s your sign to ...