Don't overuse the heads of your electric toothbrush. The ADA recommends you change these heads every three to four months. If ...

There’s a decently sized list of viruses, bacteria, and common illnesses that you can catch from kissing someone, but did you ...

José Lemos receives funding from NIH and Vaxcyte. Jacqueline Abranches receives funding from NIH/NIDCR and Vaxcyte. Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year ...

David Avenetti receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Christina Nicholas ...

Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper. "If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing ...

You bought an electric toothbrush. You floss. But are you eating stuff that's known to wreck your teeth — or worse, have you seeking out an emergency dental appointment? “Some foods and drinks can ...

Still from the famous 1922 German film, "Nosferatu," prototype of future films dealing with vampires. Very few vampire films have won or even been nominated for Oscars. However, many have received ...

Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, ...

Kissing is one of the purest forms of affection between the mother and her child. But did you know the precious gesture could cause dental issues in the baby? A dentist explains that kissing can be as ...

Brushing your teeth at the wrong time could do more harm than good. (Getty Images) Do you brush before or after breakfast? If your answer is the latter you might want to rethink things to help ...