Oral Health

Oral health is about more than just pretty white teeth. Poor dental health—in particular gum disease—is linked to a greater risk of heart disease and early labor in pregnancy. The first step to having healthy teeth and gums is to floss and brush your teeth regularly.

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6 Simple Tricks to Keep Your Smile White and Healthy

6 Simple Tricks to Keep Your Smile White and Healthy

Who doesn’t want nice, shiny pearly whites? We all love getting compliments on our smile, and are eager to keep our mouth fresh and clean.
Is It Safe to Whiten Your Teeth with Activated Charcoal Toothpaste?

Is It Safe to Whiten Your Teeth with Activated Charcoal Toothpaste?

Will brushing your teeth with activated charcoal toothpaste really help whiten them and lift stains? We asked dentists to weigh in on the increasingly popular trend.
Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth

Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth

A guide to the foods that stain and erode teeth—and those that can prevent or reverse the damage.
Why Your Breath Smells Bad

17 Reasons Why Your Breath Smells Bad

Eating garlic and a lax teeth-brushing routine aren't the only causes of bad breath. Here are 17 common causes of halitosis, and how to freshen up from each.
7 Things Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health

7 Things Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health

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The 5 Best Electric Toothbrushes, According to Dentists

The 5 Best Electric Toothbrushes, According to Dentists

Dentists swear by these power toothbrushes to keep their pearly whites fresh and plaque-free. 

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The 5 Best Toothpastes for Sensitive Teeth, According to Reviews

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The Oral-B Pro 1000 Cleans Teeth So Well, Even Dentists Are Impressed by It (and It’s Only $40)

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How Much Does Invisalign Cost?

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The 10 Best Natural Toothpastes That Get a Thumbs-Up From Dentists

The 10 Best Natural Toothpastes for a Healthy Smile, According to Dentists

What Is COVID Tongue, and Is It a Sign You've Been Infected With the Virus?

What Is COVID Tongue, and Is It a Sign You've Been Infected With the Virus?

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This Woman’s Searing Toothache Was Misdiagnosed by Doctors, and It Turned Out to Be Cancer

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Dentist Who Removed Tooth While on a Hoverboard Sentenced to 12 Years Behind Bars

Dentist Who Removed Tooth While on a Hoverboard Sentenced to 12 Years Behind Bars

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The 7 Best Dental Health Products of 2020, According to Health Editors

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TikTok Fans Are Using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Their Teeth, but Dentists Don’t Recommend It

TikTok Fans Are Using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Their Teeth, but Dentists Don’t Recommend It

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Is it Safe to Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Teeth? Here's What Dentists Say

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