Brushing your teeth is not enough to maintain good oral health over time. Flossing should be a regular part of your oral hygiene routine. Cleaning the spaces between your teeth and along your gums with dental floss is as important to your oral health as cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush. Just like you brush […]
The sunshine vitamin’s potential role in preventing tooth decay is the latest on its long list of health benefits. Vitamin D might help prevent tooth decay, a new review of existing studies published in the journal Nutrition Reviews found. The review includes data from 3,000 children enrolled in 24 clinical trials published from the 1920s […]
It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your overall health but using tobacco products can have serious consequences on your oral health, too. In addition to affecting your overall health, tobacco use and smoking can cause a number of oral health issues, ranging from oral cancer to discolored teeth. “You can get yellow teeth […]
Brushing your teeth seems easy enough. But some toothbrushes are better than others and there is a right and wrong way to brush your teeth. Brushing your teeth regularly is key to maintaining healthy teeth and gums and preventing periodontal (gum) diseases, but it’s also important to make sure you choose the right toothbrush for […]
These common foods can help hide halitosis — at least for a short while. Maybe you shouldn’t have had those raw onions with your hamburger at lunch, because now you’re faced with bad breath all afternoon. Many people find they can’t hide what they ate because certain foods linger in their systems, causing bad breath. […]
The last teeth to develop can cause havoc for the rest of your healthy mouth. Yet there’s growing controversy about whether we really need to have them taken out. Just as you enter adulthood, your wisdom teeth make their presence known in the far reaches of your mouth. Wisdom teeth — officially the third molars […]
Experts say that your oral health could clue you in to the condition of your heart — so listen up! Here’s what you should know about the links between your teeth, gums, and ticker. You brush, floss, and follow all your dentist’s commandments for healthy teeth and gums (kudos!). But did you know that those […]
Try these foods to help build strong teeth and healthy gums What you eat affects your mouth not only by building healthier teeth and gums, but also by helping prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Learn how to eat the best diet for your teeth, including the foods to eat, beverages to drink, and what […]
But beverage industry disputes the claim, saying many factors contribute to enamel erosion. WEDNESDAY, May 2, 2012 (HealthDay News) — Sports and energy drinks are causing irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults in the United States, the authors of a new study claim. High acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth […]
Are your teeth tender? From acidic foods to certain toothpastes, a number of culprits could be to blame. Does eating frozen yogurt make you say “ouch” — or do you find yourself wincing when you brush or floss? You could have what’s known as tooth sensitivity. But you don’t have to put up with the […]