You can likely rattle off a list of foods and drinks that you know aren’t great for your teeth. For example, sugary candy, soda and sticky caramels can all negatively impact oral health, especially if ...

"I wanted to create a convenient way to protect the wrist, arm, and sleeve against toothpaste and saliva spittle when brushing the teeth," said an inventor, from Palmdale, Calif., "so I invented the ...

Drooling can be embarrassing, especially if you’re waking up to a newly minted lover beside you. But if you’re sleeping alone ...

When teeth are properly aligned and forces are balanced, enamel has a better chance of lasting a lifetime. Emerging research continues to explore the relationship between tooth wear and sleep ...

Word of mouth has it that my mouth isn’t as big as everyone thinks and that my foot (size 11 wide) isn’t stuck in it.

One theory: Certain bacteria may produce carcinogens, which are cancer-causing substances. His research has linked certain mouth microbes to an increased risk for cancer in the colon, esophagus and ...

At the very minimum, you should be rinsing your mouth guard with lukewarm water and brushing it gently once a day. All the experts I spoke to said a standard drugstore toothbrush will do; just make ...

Wondering how to freshen breath without gum? Focus on good oral hygiene habits and breath-freshening herbs like mint and ...

Many people believe that tooth decay and gum disease mainly happen because people eat too much sugar or forget to brush their teeth. While these habits do play an important role, a large new study ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet most dental problems are entirely preventable with proper ...