A herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new study. It suggests an alternative to conventional mouthwashes, which were ...

If you’ve ever added mouthwash to your dental routine and found it disappointing, you’re not alone. Many simply don’t work for killing bad breath, but we actually found one that dentists recommend — ...

Mouthwash can do more than just stop bad breath. It can deliver an extra dose of fluoride, whiten teeth and kill bacteria in the mouth. Some products promise to help prevent plaque and gum disease.

Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, may help keep bacteria that causes periodontitis at bay. Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BAD BREATH HAPPENS to the best of us, it's unavoidable at times. Despite brushing regularly and seeing ...

Awareness of our gut microbiome, and how it functions, has never been higher on the health agenda, with the advice – and probiotic products – supporting it advancing quicker than butter sinking into a ...

Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that affects approximately 90% of adults globally. It is associated with other chronic inflammatory conditions, and can progress to the point that it can affect ...

If you gargle mouthwash more than once a day, you may want to cut back. Researchers at Harvard found a link between mouthwash and type 2 diabetes. They studied 1,200 people and found those who used ...

Unlike traditional antiseptic mouthwashes, natural herbal-based rinses may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial microbes intact, according to researchers from the Rutgers School of Dental ...

She’s sharing her morning drill. UK dental surgeon Shaadi Manouchehri has revealed her three-step routine for good oral hygiene — brushing her teeth before breakfast, scraping her tongue twice a day ...