Tooth decay is the No. 1 noncommunicable health condition worldwide, yet cavities are largely preventable. Here are expert tips to level up your oral care routine.

Good tooth-brushing habits are something our parents drummed into us from an early age. And now that we're adults, cleaning our teeth is one of those every day must-dos we have definitely got down. Or ...

I’m an adult, of course, I know how to brush my teeth. That’s what most of us think. After all, it’s something we’ve done every day since childhood, so surely we’ve mastered it by now. But when we ...

Most people do not think about their teeth until something hurts. Oral health is not just about brushing and flossing. It is about access, cost and daily choices that shape long term health.

Like most mammals, humans are diphyodont: We have two sets of teeth – baby teeth and adult teeth. The technical term for our baby teeth is deciduous teeth because they fall out, the same way deciduous ...

You brushed your teeth and said your prayers, and now you’re ready for bed. Not so fast, says one expert. Clearing your nose may be just as important a pre-sleep ritual as brushing your teeth, says Dr ...

Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals. Some ...