Toothbrushes, floss, retainers, toothpaste and more can release microplastics. Dentists and engineers explain if they’re safe ...

Sharks and crocodiles grow endless sets of teeth, but humans only get two. Explore how teeth develop and how regenerative ...

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While rubbing toothpaste on your teeth can give them an additional boost of fluoride during the day, there is no need to do so. Brushing your teeth twice with a fluoride rich toothpaste and not ...

Beyond fresh breath, discover how different mouthwashes target specific issues like plaque, gingivitis, and cavities, as ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...

As I’ve said before about household essentials, it’s important to look for the boring stuff in the sales section. That includes dental care: toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, and the like. Whether ...

Many people assume coverage for teeth works the same as other insurance. It doesn’t. By Erica Sweeney Imagine you go to the dentist with an achy tooth. They say you need a root canal and a crown, ...

Researchers used floss laced with the flu vaccine on lab mice and saw promising results. The mice were even fully protected from a fatal influenza infection. If you have a fear of needles, you may be ...

In a recent experiment that sounds more sci-fi than science class, researchers have successfully developed a novel vaccine platform that uses ordinary dental floss embedded with tiny dissolvable ...

FlossTime, Boston Dental’s mobile service, provided care to Nantucket staff and made headlines with an exclusive home visit to Barstool President, Dave Portnoy. At Portnoy’s invitation, FlossTime’s ...