Are your gums red, puffy and tender? If so, a deep dental cleaning might be on the agenda at your next dentist appointment. Your dentist might recommend a deep cleaning when you develop certain ...

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Other foods to steer clear of before a cleaning are anything sugary or starchy (they break down into acids that feed bacteria, accelerating plaque formation right before your appointment, Kim said), ...

When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.

You stumble into bed after a long day, exhausted and ready to crash. The last thing you want to do is drag yourself to the bathroom to brush your teeth. “I’ll just do it in the morning,” you tell ...

Brushing twice and flossing once a day not only keeps your teeth clean and breath fresh but also benefits your overall health. Good oral hygiene can lower the risk of heart disease, improve diabetes ...

You've probably had a dentist remind you to floss — but when's the best time to do so? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Brushing ...

The question: Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast or a cup of coffee? The science: We all have our morning routines. Some of us make a beeline for the bathroom to brush away ...

But unfortunately, most people are already used to brushing their teeth at a particular time of the day, and they don't want to know what isn't healthy for them. Some people say that brushing your ...