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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

This Electric Toothbrush Makes My Teeth Feel Dentist-Level Clean

Now I can’t stop running my tongue over them.
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.
Health

Alternative 'Toothpastes' Are A Thing—But Do They Work?

We asked dentists about eight popular ingredients.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
Health

Sad Fact: White Wine Stains Teeth, Too

Womp, womp.
Health

The Gross, Scary Truth About Teeth And Your Health

Brushing your teeth is way more important than you thought.