Gum health is important and not just as a means of impressing your dentist. As dental hygienist and coach Amber Auger previously told HuffPost, periodontal inflammation (or, more simply, gum disease) ...

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 ...

The reality is that nearly half of American adults (47.2%) suffer from some form” of this condition, Dr. Jason Auerbach told ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, dentists reveal how much toothpaste you actually need to clean your teeth, and why more ...

On the occasion of Chuseok, Dongkuk Pharmaceutical will hold a promotion for premium gum health toothpaste "Winflex gift set" ...

There are many reasons why gums can itch, from an allergic reaction to issues with teeth. What are the possible causes, and are itchy gums an early warning sign that can help prevent other health ...

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

Keeping teeth and gums healthy is usually linked to brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. But new research from the ...

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know the best ways to ...

Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

TikTok is full of at-home hacks promising a whiter smile in minutes. But do they actually work? According to dentists, the answer is both yes and no. Some are harmless optical illusions that give a ...