The health of your teeth and gums, and oral health in general, is more important than you might think. Decades of research ...

MASTIC GUM MAY help fight off the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, according to a 2010 study. H. pylori is a common bacteria that can cause inflammation and ulcers and possibly damage stomach ...

Practising good oral health – caring for both teeth and gums – can avoid painful and expensive treatment later on ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay ... lots of things are said to be good for your teeth. WebMD's slide show can help you know which ...

When brushing your teeth, you clean any film and bacteria from food and sugary drinks. When you go a step further and skip ...

Gum disease is the chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious problems. Our mouths are filled with bacteria, including the good kinds that protect our teeth and gums.

If a problem such as wrist arthritis makes flossing difficult, try a water flosser, a device that aims a stream of water between your teeth. For existing gum problems, you might need treatment to ...

Dried figs and kiwi fruit are also good sources of calcium ... here are a few last-minute reminders to protect teeth: Try chewing sugarless gum to help produce saliva and remove food stuck ...

We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...

You may have periodontitis or gum disease which is extremely prevalent in adults. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cited the prevalence of gum disease in U.S. adults age ...

Orthodontists report a growing trend of adults opting for braces to straighten up their longstanding dental problems and ...