Dental Hygiene

Struggling with a strange metallic taste in your mouth? Medically known as dysgeusia, a number of different health concerns can impact your tastebuds and taste disorders are common in adults. …

Poor oral hygiene is one of the most common causes of tooth loss, but scientific research has shown that anxiety and stress, two evils that accompany today’s fast-paced routine, are …

Black tongue (or black hairy tongue) is a harmless (benign) condition. Even though the name sounds scary, the condition is not usually a cause for worry. A black tongue can …

Amebiasis, also known as amoebic dysentery, is a serious parasitic infection. This condition can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools, or it may cause no symptoms at all. The …

Research in the world of good oral health has revealed some interesting news. Children are less likely to brush their teeth if their parents don’t! New global research has put …

SINCE June is Men’s Health Month, what better time to help the men we know and love remember to take a little time to care for themselves, too? Unfortunately, recent …

Electric toothbrushes Dentists have long touted the benefits of electric toothbrushes. While manual toothbrushes do remove plaque, the American Dental Association notes that electric toothbrushes are often easier to maneuver, …

According to the American College of Prosthodontics, about 120 million Americans have at least one missing tooth. So if you fall in that category, you’ve come to the right place. …

You’ve heard it all your life, the importance of brushing your teeth, flossing and general oral health practices can’t be stressed enough. For most people, this is ingrained into their …

Mouthwash does way more than just freshen your breath upon waking up or after particularly garlicky meal—it’s also an important part of an effective oral hygiene routine for protecting your …