Waterpiks and traditional floss allow you to reach areas that a toothbrush can't. Choosing either depends on your dental ...

Chewing gum may also be a better choice than eating mints for your oral health, Dr. Matthew Messina, dentist and consumer ...

Even better, the most effective time to floss is actually when most of us also have the most time: the evening. “Ideally, we ...

Gum graft surgery treats gum recession ... you know how to safely care for your gums as they heal: Avoid brushing or flossing the affected area for 48 hours Use antibacterial mouthwash to clean ...

Their secret weapon? Chewing gum – but not any gum. This one is made from a rather fascinating bean. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Dental Medicine have been working on ...

If you enjoy a refreshing stick of gum now and then, you may be biting off more than you should chew. A recent pilot study found that chewing gum – even those labeled "natural" – can release ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

Many of us don't think twice about casually popping a stick of gum in our mouth. But chew on this: When you do, you're also chomping on, and possibly ingesting, hundreds, if not thousands ...

Scientists have engineered an antiviral chewing gum using a protein from lablab beans, showing promising results in neutralizing influenza and herpes simplex viruses. This innovative approach ...