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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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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Drew Barrymore Swears This $13 Toothpaste Gives Her Teeth “a Quick Kick of White”

This Is the Exact Crest Whitening Toothpaste Drew Barrymore Swears By for a Brighter Smile

You won't want to miss this messy yet charming video of the star brushing her teeth.
Is it Safe to Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Teeth? Here's What Dentists Say

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

Dental Offices Are Starting to Reopen—Here's What to Know Before You Go

Is it Safe to Go to the Dentist During COVID-19? Here's What Experts Say

The 10 Best Teeth Whitening Pens for Your Brightest Smile Ever

The 10 Best Teeth Whitening Pens for Your Brightest Smile Ever

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

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

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

Seth Lookhart will not be allowed to practice medicine for a decade after his eventual release from prison.

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Graphic Photos Show Botched Teeth-Whitening Procedure That Left Woman With 'Severely Burned' Gums

Graphic Photos Show Botched Teeth-Whitening Procedure That Left Woman With 'Severely Burned' Gums

Testicular Cancer Survivor Uses Holiday Decorations to Raise Awareness: 'Check Your Nuts'

Testicular Cancer Survivor Uses Holiday Decorations to Raise Awareness: 'Check Your Nuts'

This Kim Kardashian-Approved Electric Toothbrush Really Is Worth the Hype—and It’s on Sale Until Tonight

This Kim Kardashian-Approved Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush Really Is Worth the Hype—and It’s on Sale Until Tonight

Mom-of-4 with Incurable Cancer, 45, Plans Her Death with Dignity: 'I Want to Die on My Own Terms'

Mom-of-4 with Incurable Cancer, 45, Plans Her Death with Dignity: 'I Want to Die on My Own Terms'

Gum Health Basics: What to Look Out For and How to Prevent Trouble

Gum Health Basics: What to Look Out For and How to Prevent Trouble

This Waterpik Toothbrush Flosser Has Been a Game-Changer for My Teeth—and It's $60 Off on Amazon Right Now

This Waterpik Toothbrush Flosser Has Been a Game-Changer for My Teeth—and It's $60 Off on Amazon Right Now

Yes, Vaping Hurts Your Teeth Just as Bad as Cigarettes

Is Vaping Bad for Your Teeth? Here’s What Dental Experts Have to Say

This Man's Dentures Were Stuck in His Voice Box for 8 Days After a Routine Procedure

This Man's Dentures Were Stuck in His Voice Box for 8 Days After a Routine Procedure

Dakota Johnson's Fans Are Freaking Out About Her Teeth—and It's Proof You Really Do Need to Wear Your Retainers Forever

Dakota Johnson Says Her Tooth Gap 'Closed By Itself'—But Can That Really Happen?

Little Boy Has Over 500 Teeth Removed from His Mouth After He Complained of Jaw Pain and Swelling

Little Boy Has Over 500 Teeth Removed from His Mouth After He Complained of Jaw Pain and Swelling

Amazon Prime Day 2019 Has Huge Savings on Toothbrushes, Water Flossers, and More

Amazon Prime Day 2019 Has Huge Savings on Toothbrushes, Water Flossers, and More

This 9-Year-Old Inhaled Her Loose Tooth in Her Sleep and It's Literally Your Worst Nightmare

Can You Inhale Your Tooth While Sleeping? Here's How It Sent One Girl to the Hospital

This Fruity-Flavored, Organic Toothpaste Is Surprisingly Tasty—and You Can Get It on Amazon

This Fruity-Flavored, Organic Toothpaste Is Surprisingly Tasty—and You Can Get It on Amazon

This Electric Toothbrush Has a Game-Changing Feature—and It's on Sale

This Electric Toothbrush Has a Game-Changing Feature—and It's on Sale

Kim Kardashian's Secret for Super White Teeth Is on Sale on Amazon Right Now

Kim Kardashian's Secret for Super White Teeth Is on Sale on Amazon Right Now

Is Dental Floss Really Toxic? Here's What to Know About That New Study

Is Dental Floss Really Toxic? Here's What to Know About That New Study

Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Whiter Teeth

Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Whiter Teeth

Why This Woman’s Black, Hairy Tongue Actually Isn’t as Scary as It Looks

Black Hairy Tongue Is a Legitimate Condition–but It's Not as Scary as It Looks

This Is Your Last Chance to Get the Waterpik Flosser With 11,000 5-Star Amazon Reviews for 50% Off

This Is Your Last Chance to Get the Waterpik Flosser With 11,000 5-Star Amazon Reviews for 50% Off

3 Drinks That Will Make Your Breath Reek

3 Drinks That Will Make Your Breath Reek

Why Your Breath Might Start to Smell Worse as You Get Older

Why Your Breath Might Start to Smell Worse as You Get Older

9 Things Your Dentist Can Tell About Your Health Just By Looking in Your Mouth

9 Things Your Dentist Can Tell About Your Health By Looking in Your Mouth

9 Things Your Smile Can Tell You About Your Health

9 Things Your Smile Can Tell You About Your Health

Viral Videos of Pimple Popping and Plaque Removal Are Revolting, So Why Can't We Stop Watching Them?

Viral Videos of Pimple Popping and Plaque Removal Are Revolting, So Why Can't We Stop Watching Them?

8 Surprising Foods Your Dentist Doesn't Want You to Eat

8 Surprising Foods Your Dentist Doesn't Want You to Eat

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