Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

A persistent bad taste in the mouth may signal acid reflux, digestive issues, liver disease, infections, or nutritional ...

We tested 7 electric toothbrushes to compare their brushing power, battery life and feature set. Three stood out as the ...

If you have been skipping brushing at night, flossing only when you feel like it, or are generally slacking on your oral hygiene, it’s time for a wake-up call, as the consequences aren’t just trivial ...

Brushing Hard Enough to Feel It The assumption is that pressure means clean. It doesn't. Aggressive brushing strips enamel, ...

We often view oral hygiene as a cosmetic habit, important for white teeth and fresh breath, but new research suggests it may be far more vital to our health. Beyond cavities and gum disease, poor ...

Recent research on oral cancer made headlines — and raised concerns — when scientists reported that poor dental hygiene and excessive use of mouthwash containing alcohol could increase the risk of the ...

MANILA, Philippines — According to the World Health Organization, 54 million Filipinos suffer from gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss. This is alarming because that means half of the ...

A lot of us think that oral hygiene (or the lack of it) is restricted to simply dental issues, but that is not entirely true. We all know that poor hygiene contributes to heart disease, but do you ...