October 27, 2015 Study ties dental drugs, heart infection risk A study suggests that curbing the routine use of preventive antibiotics before dental work may have contributed to a rise in heart valve infections in England.
October 27, 2015 Do you need to see a dentist twice a year? Dental professionals have long recommended a teeth cleaning every six months. One expert, Edmond R. Hewlett, a professor of dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, explains why a few people can get by with less frequent visits to the dentist, while others should consider going even more often.
October 27, 2015 UN says world eating excess sugar, suggests cutting 5-10 percent from diet Put down the donut. And while you're at it, skip the breakfast cereal, fruit juice, beer and ketchup.
October 27, 2015 Smokers have increased risk of tooth loss Individuals who smoke have a higher risk of losing their teeth than non-smokers, found new research published in the Journal of Dental Research.
October 27, 2015 Dentist charged in death of patient getting 20 teeth pulled A dentist has been charged in the death of a patient who became unresponsive while having 20 teeth pulled and several implants installed last year.
October 27, 2015 Ancient teeth reveal evolution of cavities Ouch! The bacterium that causes toothaches has become more diverse over the course of human history, a new study finds
October 27, 2015 Dental health during pregnancy: How to care for your teeth and gums You’ve cut down on coffee, nixed sushi, and exercise most days, but what you may not realize is that oral health is just as important when you’re pregnant. Â
October 27, 2015 The weird way red wine fights cavities Need yet another reason to indulge in a glass of red wine with dinner? Vino may may help prevent cavities, finds a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
October 27, 2015 Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth? It's not a question of if you should floss, but a matter of when. And correctly timing the daily habit can have a major impact on your dental health—here's what the experts have to say in SELF's March issue.