Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

Loose teeth present a problem, affecting children and adults and often indicating an underlying issue demanding immediate attention. Whether it’s the wobbliness of a child’s tooth or the unexpected ...

Tooth pain can affect a single tooth or multiple teeth. There are various causes of pain in teeth, including gum disease and weakened tooth enamel. There are several factors and conditions that can ...

Is there a silent killer hiding in your mouth? For one in two older Australians, the answer may be yes. Gum disease often is described as silent because it progresses slowly and insidiously, and ...

Many teeth problems can be helped with good nutrition and adequate care, writes OYEYEMI GBENGA-MUSTAPHA. As children, most of us had 20 teeth. As adults, who lose their second set of teeth get a third ...

The researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a decisive role in whether a person develops Alzheimer´s or not. We discovered DNA-based proof that the bacteria causing gingivitis ...