Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

Oral hygiene plays a critical role in overall health, influencing various bodily systems beyond just dental concerns.

Dental hygiene is important for overall wellness, but are your breathing habits affecting your oral health? If you’re breathing through your mouth, this might be the case, according to Dianne Sefo, ...

Robust research links poor oral and gum health to everything from heart disease to diabetes to Alzheimer’s. Dr. Jonathan B.

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink ...

Someone may have most of their natural teeth but still be considered “orally frail” if they suffer chewing problems as mouth health also involves muscle strength, saliva, and swallowing ability. Such ...

Just call it a matcha made in heaven. Using matcha, a type of green tea, as a mouthwash could lead to a healthier smile, according to a new study. Researchers in Japan used a mouthwash made with ...

Research ties oral health to dementia risk through nutrition, social life, and daily function, suggesting oral care supports ...

Your dental health could depend on your gender. Male and female teeth are very different, according to a TikTok posted by Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health educator based in Austin, Texas.

WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes, to unexplained weight loss ...