Oral frailty can shorten your life expectancy, so those dreaded visits, drills and all, really are for your own good.

Poor oral health may significantly reduce life expectancy, according to a new Japanese study that calls for better dental maintenance among older adults. Frail oral health, defined as having fewer ...

A pediatric dentist dispels common myths surrounding fluoride.

A whiter smile doesn't just come from expensive treatments. What you eat every day can also make a difference. Discover 10 ...

Dental hygiene is important — as is taking pride in your "pearly whites." But keeping your teeth bright and white can be a challenge, with various factors causing discoloration. Dr. Ronald Santana, ...

This dentist is revealing the tooth about oral hygiene. Dr. Alex Foo says it takes more than brushing and flossing twice per day to keep your teeth healthy. To prevent dental destruction, the ...

You actually don't need to rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth. Keeping your mouth healthy means a daily routine of brushing your teeth to get rid of plaque and bacteria. While you might be ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Halloween right around the corner, and all the candy that comes along with it, it's important to teach children how to sustain healthy teeth. But it doesn't need to be a chore.

The human body is remarkably good at handling repairs. Cut the skin, and the blood will clot over the wound and the healing ...

Building confident, healthy smiles from the start, a pediatric dentist in Lake Nona offers unique care that goes beyond ...