teeth
Nutrition
Yes, Fluoride in Your Drinking Water Is a Good Thing
Here’s everything you need to know about the mineral and how it affects your body.
By Caroline Tien
Health
Do I Really Have to Wear This Retainer Every Single Night Until I Die?
We asked a dentist if there ever comes a point when you can ditch it for good.
By Jenna Ryu
Beauty
Are Adult Braces Worth It? We Asked 8 People for Their Honest Reviews
It’s not a decision to take lightly, considering that it can cost thousands of dollars out of pocket.
By Jenna Ryu
Mouth guard
The Biggest Red Flags to Watch Out For at the Dentist
If they push cosmetic treatments you didn’t ask for or they’re cagey about costs, run.
By Jenna Ryu
Oral Health
Here’s How Long You Should Wait to Brush Your Teeth After Your Morning Coffee
You might want to combat bad breath right away—but tweaking your routine could be worth it.
By Maggie O'Neill
Oral Health
How to Take Great Care of Your Teeth, Even If You Don’t Have Insurance
You don’t have to cut out sugar—but it might be time to get way more into flossing.
By Drew Schwartz
Oral Health
15 Electric Toothbrushes That Do So Much More Than Your Manual
With cool features like timers, pressure sensors, whitening modes, and more.
By Malia Griggs
Oral Health
15 Best Whitening Strips and Kits in 2021, According to Dentists
The key to whitening teeth, whether using a kit or toothpaste, is consistency.
By Sarah Jacoby and Malia Griggs
This Electric Toothbrush Makes My Teeth Feel Dentist-Level Clean
Now I can’t stop running my tongue over them.
By Tiffany Dodson
Oral Health
Wisdom Teeth Removal: When Is It Necessary?
Many dentists recommend wisdom teeth removal to improve oral health.
Two Front Teeth
Demi Moore Says She Lost Both of Her Front Teeth Due to Stress
A dentist weighs in on how this can happen.
By Sophie Hirsh
Health
Alternative 'Toothpastes' Are A Thing—But Do They Work?
We asked dentists about eight popular ingredients.
By Anne Fritz
Health
Flossing Might Not Be As Important As You Think
You've probably been told (repeatedly) that you should floss daily, but a new report finds that may be an overstatement. Here's what dentists have to say about it.
By Korin Miller
Say Cheese
Here’s What You Need To Know About Veneers, The Celebrity Secret To A Perfect Smile
The one beauty treatment stars rarely talk about.
By Alexis Bennett
Allergic Reactions
This Woman Had An Intense Allergic Reaction To A Teeth-Whitening Treatment—What You Need To Know
One woman in the U.K. was left with blisters, swollen lips, and third-degree burns in her mouth after a teeth-whitening procedure gone wrong. Is that normal?
By Korin Miller
Beauty Tips
Here’s Exactly What I Do To Get Super-White Teeth Without A Bleaching Treatment
People always ask how I keep my teeth so white. Here's my regimen.
By Alexis Bennett
Health
As If Dating Wasn't Hard Enough Already, Apparently You Can Get Cavities From Kissing
That’s right, cavities are contagious. Is there a spot for “most recent dentist appointment” on Tinder profiles?
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Health
The Gross, Scary Truth About Teeth And Your Health
Brushing your teeth is way more important than you thought.
By Amanda Schupak