How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

Few people know more about the best way to clean your mouth than Dagmar Else Slot and Fridus van der Weijden. This Dutch dental duo has authored more than 100 research papers together, and now they’re ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. You have been brushing your ...

This Oral-B Series 3 electric toothbrush includes a travel case, a charging cord and an extra brush head. It also has a built-in two-minute timer, which breaks down brush time into four 30-second ...

You've likely heard that eating nourishing, plant-based foods and plenty of fiber and logging exercise can reduce your risks for chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. However, we don't ...

If you’ve been to the dentist in the last 15 years or so (and we hope you have), you’ve likely been informed that you should invest in an electric toothbrush. Apart from being more customizable for ...

If your toothbrush’s bristles have lately looked like those of an old broom, it’s probably time to replace them. Here’s your sign to do so while electric-powering your dental health. This popular ...

Regular dental cleaning and scaling damages the teeth’s enamel. A common concern that regular dental cleaning and scaling damages tooth enamel is debunked by dental surgeon Dr. Baiju Hariharan. He ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dentist explains why it's important to floss at the right time of day.

A dentist has shared an alternative tool for cleaning between your teeth for those who find flossing challenging. Dr. Rhona Eskander from Chelsea Dental Clinic has taken to social media to recommend ...