People who followed the Mediterranean diet had less inflammatory gum disease and therefore less of a risk for various chronic diseases. Confused? Read on.

A majority of people perceive crooked teeth as solely a matter of appearance. They may feel embarrassed about their smile or ...

Once the coolest, best-paid actor on the planet, 'Boogie Nights' star, Burt Reynolds, reserved special thoughts for one of his earliest acting roles.

Don't ignore bleeding gums. Experts believe inflammation from the mouth can affect the heart, putting people at greater risk ...

Rawhide has been around for years as a common dog treat. Many pet shops still sell it in bright packets that promise fun ...

In a past post, I talked about some of the best teeth-friendly foods like cheese and crunchy veggies that help protect our ...

Chewing gum once in a while isn’t bad, in fact, sugar-free gum after meals can help your teeth. But using it as a daily jaw workout could lead to more harm than good. Because, remember, there’s no ...

Crunching ice seems harmless, but it damages teeth. University of Utah Health study reveals enamel cracks from chewing ice. These cracks lead to tooth sensitivity and broken fillings. Repeated ...

We all know the ritual of unwrapping a stick of gum before a big date, a job interview or to stay awake during a college lecture or afternoon slump. After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – ...

Archaeological burials with associated artifacts at Nong Ratchawat. Credit: Piyawit Moonkham. Humans have used psychoactive plants for their narcotic effects for thousands of years. Throughout ...

What if evidence of a cultural tradition stretching back 4,000 years was hiding in someone’s smile? As it turns out, dental calculus has been concealing traces of an ancient habit – betel nut chewing.