According to a report by the American Dental Association, flossing helps clean hard-to-reach tooth surfaces and reduces the ...

Dental hygiene has come a long way since the days of wine-soaked toothpicks and the urine mouthwash once thought to disinfect mouths and whiten teeth. Ancient Chinese and Egyptian texts advised ...

One morning, not too long ago, I was brushing my teeth. As the minty, foamy flavor filled my mouth, I mindlessly scanned the bathroom counter. There was the tube of toothpaste, the ice blue bottle of ...

We asked dentists about the most effective ways to whiten teeth at home, and they shared their top picks for toothpastes, mouthwashes, pens, strips and kits.

WASHINGTON (SBG) — In something reminiscent of the deadly Tide Pod challenge, a new TikTok trend of people using the Mr. Clean product to whiten their teeth is not safe, doctors and dentists say. The ...

Most people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

ATLANTA - Dr. Hannah Alexander of Alexander Family Dentistry in Smyrna says you need a good dental cleaning every six months or so to keep your teeth and gums healthy. "You want to take tartar off ...

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Poor oral hygiene in your pets can lead to costly vet bills. Here's how to care for your dog's and cats teeth without a toothbrush.