Most people brush their teeth twice a day without giving much thought to their technique. While regular brushing is one of ...

Dentists say brushing and flossing are essential, but nutrition also plays a major role in keeping teeth strong and gums ...

When it comes to health care in Australia, the mouth is too often considered separate to the rest of the body. Medicare doesn’t cover a trip to the dentist in the same way it covers other types of ...

Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says. Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers recently ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

The foods and drinks that we eat and sip have a significant impact on our teeth. For example, soda has always been considered an enamel-breaking beverage—something to enjoy in moderation to avoid the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) The importance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo: Slow & Low) ‘Tis the season for family meals, comfy sweaters and a hearty, full-bodied cocktail to hunker down with by the ...

The final months of the year tend to bring a surge in sugary treats, thanks to three major U.S. holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Whether it's leftover Halloween candy or the pumpkin ...

A plant compound found in apples, figs and guava could one day replace antibiotics in treating gum disease, according to a new study. Scientists from São Paulo State University's Araraquara School of ...