Scientists have discovered that four health habits — which include sleep quality and nicotine use — were the most important ...

Dentist Dr Mark Burhenne stresses that bleeding gums indicate inflammation and can lead to a higher risk of heart attacks. He suggests 4 ways to fix it.

It's easy to forget that we should floss every day — and that we should follow up with our dentist at least twice a year. However, it may become a lot easier to make these things a priority if ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week might do more than just protect your gums — it could help lower your risk of stroke ...

Gum disease, a widespread condition, is increasingly linked to heart disease, according to Harvard Health studies. Bacteria from gum disease may trigger inflammation in blood vessels, leading to heart ...

Daily flossing is ideal, but is it necessary? We break down the latest research on flossing frequency, timing, and what's ...

The term "oral health" refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related structures, and it is closely linked ...

Dr Amal Muthumala, consultant cardiologist at North Middlesex University Hospital and Barts Heart Centre, in London, has ...

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

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We tested more than 60 oral hygiene products, from toothbrushes and toothpastes to tongue scrapers and mouthwashes. These 11 ...

Many people assume a bit of blood during brushing or flossing is no cause for concern - but according to a dentist, it is a ...