Women may attribute their irritability, moodiness, bloating, or emotional outburst to hormones. But hormones could also be the cause of your puffy, sensitive gums. Women, if you brush and floss regularly and still have gum problems, don’t get...

If you want to look young, you should take good care of your teeth, a study shows. Having bad teeth can make you look old, a UK study has revealed. The study was conducted using photos of a female model. The photographs were two identical...

Grandparents should remove their dentures when going to bed because wearing them to sleep doubles the risk of pneumonia. Scientific studies show that elderly patients who do not remove their artificial teeth have double the risk of contracting...

If you think that having your teeth regularly whitened is a chore, here are some tips to prevent you from needing to whiten teeth. What causes yellow teeth? It’s a known fact that tobacco, wine and coffee can stain teeth. But this stains the...

Women who want to get pregnant should brush and floss regularly to increase fertility rates, a study has shown. A Swedish fertility expert said that women trying for a baby should look after their oral health. Roger Hart, Professor of...

It’s time to think twice about using your electronic cigarettes. Studies show that there is still nicotine that can cause oral diseases in e-cigarette products. In a recent product sampling, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that...

A new term has been coined for the obsession of having white teeth: bleachorexia. Is your quest to have pearly white teeth driving you crazy? Dental experts have a new diagnosis for your obsession. They call it bleachoxeria. Specialists coined...

If you want to be safe from arthritis, you might also want to consult a dentist, study shows.  INFLAMMATION? Your joint pain may be related to your oral health. © 2008 jeanbaptisteparis, Flickr | CC-BY-SA | via Wylio It may seem unrelated, but a Louisville study shows...

If you’re having a bad day, smiling may just help you get through it.  PICK-ME-UP. Smiling when you're a bit under the weather can enhance your mood, studies have proven. Research has revealed that putting up a smile, even if you’re not happy,...

If you want your child to grow taller, keeping their teeth clean may just be the right answer.  YOUNGLINGS. Bad oral condition may hinder your child's growth. © 2011 Petras Gagilas, Flickr | CC-BY-SA | via Wylio A new study shows that tooth...