Dentists reveal how the order in which you do dental care tasks can impact the health of your teeth and your overall body.

Dental plaque is a sticky layer of bacteria that forms on your teeth. These bacteria can cause cavities, gum inflammation, ...

Q. I am a dental hygienist. Some of my patients report drinking apple cider vinegar with honey to ease joint pain. This is bad for the teeth. The sugar in honey speeds the formation of dental plaque ...

A couple of things tend to affect our physical appearance. Issues like discolored teeth or a bad breath is quite a big problem. Sometimes, it is very hard for you to regain the whiteness of your teeth ...

Researchers have found a way to remove plaque from dental implants to improve oral hygiene. Whether through an accident or a disease, teeth loss can cause many inconveniences. Dental implants such as ...

In a study of healthy men and women, dentistry researchers found that dental plaque accumulation did not result in a change in total white blood count, a known risk factor for adverse cardiac events.

Like humans, dogs can suffer from dental problems, including periodontal gum disease and tooth decay. Thankfully, your dog’s diet can help to maintain their teeth and gum health — several dog foods ...

Protect your teeth after Halloween candy with these 4 "fantastic" foods. Apples, cheese, cranberries and pumpkin naturally ...

The communities of bacteria that live in our mouths have changed drastically since the Middle Ages, according to a new study of remains buried in a medieval Danish cemetery. And it turns out that some ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Patients admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) already are seriously ill, so the last thing they need is a new infection. Unfortunately, statistics show that as many as ...