We all know the drill: To keep your teeth healthy, you should floss in between each and every tooth, then brush your pearly whites with toothpaste for two minutes. Repeating this ritual once in the ...

A new study found using antibacterial mouthwash after working out negated the blood-pessure-lowering effects of exercise. But don’t rush out and change your habits just yet, says cardiologist Dr.

Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, ...

Oral health and heart health are linked in some surprising ways. Gum disease — and the inflammation it causes — can have negative consequences for the heart, studies have found. It may also be ...

Researchers have found that gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash can reduce so-called 'bad' bacteria in the mouths of patients with type 2 diabetes. Notably, this reduction in bacteria was ...

It is a common belief that mouthwash is a powerful remedy against viruses and bacteria and so, can help reduce the risk of certain sexually transmitted infections or STIs and HIV, following oral sex.