The most common oral diseases are dental caries (tooth decay), severe gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancers. Oral health issues can affect your overall fitness.

Mouthwash promises protection against tooth decay and bleeding gums. Indeed, they do deliver more than just minty-fresh breath for certain people, but there's one thing you shouldn't waste time with: ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. − more common than childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes — according to researchers from the National Health ...

There’s nothing more ominous than feeling a twinge of pain in your tooth and wondering if you’ll need to make an emergency trip to the dentist. New issues with your teeth can spell an expensive ...

For expectant mothers, not looking after their teeth can cause a lot more than just bad breath. New research has shown that mothers with high levels of dental plaque are eight times as likely to pass ...