“If the floss smells bad, it might indicate plaque buildup with bacteria accumulation, food impaction or gum inflammation,” ...

A dentist reveals the foods that are best and worst for your oral health, including foods that can cause gum inflammation ...

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Gut health tends to get all the attention, but the journey to better digestive balance actually starts with your mouth.

For decades, many adults likely passed their twice-yearly dental exams and teeth cleanings like the stars in an old Crest ...

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 ...

If you’ve heard the buzz about oral probiotics, lozenges or melts that deliver beneficial bacteria to your mouth, you’re not alone. The idea is simple: just as gut probiotics can nudge your ...

That’s why dentists strongly recommend flossing, too, ideally once a day. Keeping up with these flossing recommendations can ...

My teeth looked fine, and caused no pain, but my gums were in a terrible state - I'm now spending a fortune treating the ...

Let’s talk about why more adults are losing teeth, why it’s not just about brushing, and how you can keep your teeth healthy.

Dr Mohammed Ali says you can look for signs that bad breath in the morning is something more serious and needs to be ...