Widespread tooth decay during the Victorian era is often blamed on a lack of hygiene, but the true driver was a dietary shift ...

It's not only about cavities, either. Some foods and drinks can wear away enamel, a process known as tooth erosion, and the American Dental Association (ADA) says that damage can be permanent. If ...

From bad breath to eroding enamel, a leading cosmetic dentist has warned that popular weight‑loss jabs could be quietly wreaking havoc on people’s smiles. Receding gums, yellowing teeth, sensitivity, ...

Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities and severe tooth loss, according to a new study. Ellyce Clonan, a clinical assistant professor in the pediatric and community dentistry department at the ...

There have been a lot of questions about fluoride since the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy called for it to be removed from the water supply. But is fluoride actually good or ...

Inside our mouths live more than 700 species of bacteria — some that are helpful, some that are harmful. The harmful bacteria break down sugars from foods and drinks and turn them into acids, which ...

A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing ...

Ellyce Clonan, a clinical assistant professor in the pediatric and community dentistry department at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, spotted the association between cannabis and ...