Could Your Daily Mouthwash Be Raising Your Blood Pressure? What the Science Shows

A few studies indicate that twice-daily use of an antibacterial mouth rinse could lower the helpful...

The Bacteria in Your Mouth May Be Linked to Parkinson's Disease,  New Research Suggests

This Plant Protein Mimics Saliva And Dentists Think It Could Change How Teeth Protect Themselves

A protein that mimics the protective proteins in human saliva has been identified from a plant....

Why Teeth Feel Sensitive Right After a Professional Cleaning And When It's a Warning Sign

Sensitivity of the teeth following a dental cleaning is normal and can be completely resolved in 24...

Why One Side of Your Mouth Always Feels Harder to Clean (And Why That Matters Long-Term)

Why Your Jaw Feels Tired by Evening (Even If You Don’t Clench or Grind Or Think You Don’t)

Jaw fatigue at the end of the day is typically associated with low level, unconscious muscle...

Why Insurance Sometimes Requests ‘Narratives’ From Dentists Before Paying Claims

Dental insurance companies ask for a dentist's 'narrative' when the treatment appears to be unusual...

Why MetLife Patients Are Seeing “Downgraded” Coverage for White Fillings on Back Teeth

Why Your Smile Looks Uneven in Photos (But You Don’t Notice It in the Mirror)