The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

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Gargling with a saltwater solution can help clean your mouth, teeth, and gums. A saltwater gargle can reduce bacteria in your mouth but cannot eliminate all bacteria. To prepare a saltwater gargle, ...

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Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

As part of our new normal, face masks are helping to keep us safe from catching and spreading COVID-19. But dentists say the coverings can also be doing damage to our teeth. Dentists have dubbed the ...

When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink ...