It can be easy to take our teeth for granted until something goes wrong. Our teeth play a major role in our ability to eat and digest food, and can affect our overall health. Adults typically have 32 ...

A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and ...

You can try to prevent it, but it’s inevitable: everyone’s teeth stain and yellow over time. Dark-colored foods and drinks are unavoidable in our diets, and genetics, thin enamel or poor oral hygiene ...

Dolphins live in all the world’s oceans and even some of the largest freshwater rivers. Like whales, they’re considered cetaceans, or marine-dwelling mammals. There are four main families of dolphins, ...

For all the good coffee does, it’s not easy on our teeth. The components in our favorite morning beverage can discolor our pearly whites with every sip. However, not all coffees stain equally. And it ...

Braces are dental devices that use pressure and control to gradually shift and straighten your teeth. Teeth that are misaligned or crowded, teeth that have large gaps between them, and jawlines that ...

You can likely rattle off a list of foods and drinks that you know aren’t great for your teeth. For example, sugary candy, soda and sticky caramels can all negatively impact oral health, especially if ...

Share on Pinterest Halloween candy is all the rage during spooky season, but many popular types can lead to tooth decay and damage. Kosamtu/Getty Images Many people indulge in candy on Halloween, but ...