Tis the season to be jolly! Or at least it should be. It can be challenging to balance hosting and attending holiday and ...

Like most mammals, humans are diphyodont: We have two sets of teeth – baby teeth and adult teeth. The technical term for our ...

Your teeth and gums can be early indicators of various health issues, from eating disorders and anemia to osteoporosis and ...

As a born-and-raised DMV’er, this really hurts to see. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered an ...

Your gums, often overshadowed by the show-stopping teeth they support, play a crucial role in your oral health that you may not fully appreciate. Healthy gums don't just hold your teeth in place; they ...

Are your shoulders tight? Does your head hurt? Are you grinding your teeth ever so slightly? If so, this is your week because Friday, Nov. 14, we have National Loosen ...

Dentin hypersensitivity is characterized by short, sharp pain from exposed dentin in response to thermal, tactile, osmotic, or chemical stimuli. The most accepted explanation is the hydrodynamic ...

Dear Heloise: Your answer to me about rinsing your teeth turned the question into a matter of time. The original question was, "Do I rinse or not?" The time you spend on your teeth is a matter of ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...