We are now going back to the old ways of living in Africa. No thanks to the excruciating economic conditions Nigerians are ...

Now that kids have scored their Halloween treats, Dr. Priya Mistry, a dentist in Vancouver, Washington, shared what she feels ...

As a parting shot, I mentioned that I’d heard that for all the expense of toothbrushes, toothpastes and fancy flosses, chewing on a stick can be just as effective, in keeping your teeth healthy.’ ...

Chewing sticks, derived from plants such as Garcinia kola and Anogeissus leiocarpus, have long been used in Nigeria for their natural antibacterial benefits. Amid Nigeria's escalating economic ...

A toothpaste manufacturer has developed a chewing gum that fights decay and whitens teeth. Colgate's Advanced Action Dental Gum is to be aimed at young adults. It contains zinc acetate ...

If you find yourself craving ice - and specifically wanting to crunch it with your teeth - then you're not alone. "I have many patients that chew ice on a daily basis, which they admit to me as if ...

Chewing sticks, derived from plants such as Garcinia kola and Anogeissus leiocarpus, have long been used in Nigeria for their natural antibacterial benefits. With the soaring prices of toothpaste ...

Originally, chewing stick was a valued hygiene therapy mostly for the teeth, due to their high medicinal contents. Chewing sticks are ordinarily from plants with rich medicinal values, and ...

Narrator Tip number one to keeping your dog's teeth clean and healthy: Let him chew. But not on just anything. First, make sure it's safe. No sticks, no rocks, and be careful about bones.