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Brushing teeth regularly is linked to longer life, as researchers present evidence connecting oral health to reduced risk of ...

Arosha Weerakoon is a self-employed dentist in private practice. She has received funding from Colgate to conduct research on how collagen and mineral characteristics in teeth change as we age. She is ...

Think you know how to brush your teeth? Think again. The world of oral health is evolving, and so should your brushing technique. Dentist Arman Farhadtouski, PSM, DDS, dives into the details of ...

We often focus on skincare, haircare, and fitness routines, but oral care sometimes gets overlooked. The truth is, your oral health is directly connected to your overall health. A healthy mouth is not ...

We all know the advice for healthy teeth—brush twice daily and don't eat too much sugar. So why do those of us following these instructions find we sometimes need a filling when we visit the dentist?

Q: Teaching my 3-year-old how to brush her own teeth is difficult — and messy. What can I do to make this easier? A: It can take time, and, yes, it can be quite messy, but children eventually do ...

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents teach kids to properly brush their teeth? (ATTENTION EDITORS: 1 photo accompanies this column. FILENAME: LIFE-HEALTH-PEDIATRICIAN-QA-DMT.jpg) Q: Teaching my ...