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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research shows that nearly half of U.S. adults suffer from tooth sensitivity, 1 which can cause people to avoid certain foods, beverages, and beauty regimens, in fear that ...

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 ...

Skipping nightly brushing invites decay, gum issues, and bad breath as saliva diminishes during sleep. Brushing before bed ...

What did this have to do with longevity? Turns out, quite a lot. “Gum health is general health,” according to Dr Reena Wadia, a leading gum specialist. She told me this at a conference table in her ...