What Age Is Right for Dental Implants?
Age is rarely a barrier to dental implants. Who can get one, when implants are not recommended and why they suit older people best.
Read more ›How to Whiten Your Teeth Naturally
Eight natural ways to whiten your teeth without chemicals or costly products, from lemon and baking soda to flossing and brushing after every meal.
Read more ›When Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
How plaque turns into tartar, why you should not wait for tartar to form, which removal methods work best and how often to have your teeth checked.
Read more ›What Damages Tooth Enamel?
Tooth enamel is tough but easily damaged. How acids, bacteria, dry mouth, grinding and bad habits harm it, and simple tips to protect it.
Read more ›Fluoride Toothpaste: Benefits and Harms
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, but overusing it can do harm, especially where the water is polluted with fluoride. Experts on how to use it wisely.
Read more ›Space Maintainers for Children Who Lose Baby Teeth Early
Why a child who loses a baby tooth early may need a space maintainer, the removable and fixed types, and what to expect when wearing one.
Read more ›Baby Teeth Are Temporary but Very Important
Baby teeth only last a few years, but they matter for eating, jaw growth and speech. How they come in and how to care for your child's teeth.
Read more ›A Mouthwash That Fights Tooth Decay for Good
A US researcher reports a genetically modified mouthwash that, after one five-minute treatment, could protect you from tooth decay for life.
Read more ›Salt: A Remedy for Toothache
Three simple salt mixtures, with distilled water, clove oil or apple cider vinegar, that can temporarily ease toothache before you see a dentist.
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