Dental Health Stories
This is what having your wisdom teeth removed looks like from your dentist's perspective.
Sleeping with your mouth open leads to dry mouth, which decreases the protective benefits of saliva.
Sparkling water is slightly acidic and may wear down the enamel on your teeth, but here’s how to avoid those effects.
Say bye to the needles that maim your gums at the dentist, as researchers have found that a tiny electric current will do the trick instead.
Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking and gum disease face a significantly higher risk for breast cancer development.
Here's everything you need to know about the ancient practice of oil pulling and what it did for two Medical Daily writers in one month.
Americans don't have better teeth than the English, a new study finds.
Here's all you need to know about your uvula and what it does.
A new dental care technique can eliminate the traditional “fill and drill” approach to treat tooth decay.
A man painfully pops a protruding tooth abscess on his lower jar with a pair of scissors.
Think our ancestors weren't so clean? Think again.
A woman in Wisconsin developed a knee infection from flossing too much.