oral health

Turning 60 marks the beginning of a new stage in life. Yoshinori Fujiwara, vice president of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, discusses the importance of reassessing one's ...

Oil pulling is a time-tested remedy, scientifically researched to be as effective as Chlorhexidine mouthwash, but without adverse ...

Neglected oral health is linked to worsened conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel ...

Beyond a bright smile and healthy gums, cleaning plaque from teeth may help keep inflammatory diseases at bay.

Knowing what signs of acid damage to look for in your mouth could help you resolve root causes ...

Though many may not realize it—the health of the heart is intimately connected to the health of the ...

Implementing eight healthy practices into your life can have a major impact on your long-term health. Ignoring them ...

One toothpaste was overdosed by a factor of 5.9 while the second was overdosed by a factor of ...

As our environment, behaviors, and food have changed over thousands of years, our bodies have had to adapt ...

A new study found that rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia were lower in patients who had their teeth brushed ...

Until recently, the relationship between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been largely overlooked by medical ...

Researchers have long linked gum disease to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. Research has revealed that inflamed, ...

A growing number of studies have shown that gut bacteria have a significant impact on the development of ...

Warning: This story contains some graphic images (dental surgery) and may be disturbing or upsetting to some. A ...

For most people, teeth cleaning may just be a normal part of your daily routine. But what if ...

Oral health may have a wide-reaching effect on the entire body's well-being with two recent studies reporting on ...

Higher intake of sugary and high glycemic load foods may influence poor oral health and, perhaps, systemic health ...

From fighting gum disease to pushing glucose levels down, holy basil–also known as tulsi–can be an ally.

Teeth are some of the most important implements of our bodies. Although we can live without them, it ...

Today, I'm here to talk about bad breath, a very sensitive subject of health and wellness. Also known ...

Almost half the population does not brush their teeth at night. It is very important to brush at ...

A new study this year has proven for the first time that the oral use of coconut oil ...

Nothing exemplifies the promise of having your cake and eating it too quite like sugar substitutes. All the ...

Bleeding gums are very common but that doesn't mean you should ignore them. They're usually a sign of ...