Some tooth pain or sensitivity is to be expected after a filling and should improve within a few days to a couple of weeks. However, persistent pain may indicate nerve irritation, an allergic ...

In addition, apple cider vinegar is also used by some to perform at-home teeth whitening. While using solutions with ACV may have a bleaching effect on your teeth, it can harm the enamel (the hard ...

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You shouldn't feel bad if you experience discoloration of your teeth. Not only is it common, it's actually quite natural. It's also common to feel guilty about it and look for ways to make your ...

Professional teeth whitening is effective but expensive. If you want to save hundreds and a trip to the dentist's office but still get whiter teeth, at-home whitening strips can produce surprising ...

It’s normal to be sore after having your wisdom teeth removed. Eating soft foods such as soups, yogurt, and ice cream may help make recovery easier and prevent infections or complications.

Scientists are rejoicing over the recent discovery of the first mummified saber-tooth cub in the history of paleontology. A team of paleontologists discovered a frozen mummy cub in northeast ...

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can happen day or night. But sleep bruxism is much harder to treat since many of us don’t even know we’re doing it. The condition is often only detected when ...

The gold-capped tooth of Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's independence hero, is safe and has not been stolen, his daughter has told the BBC. The news comes as a relief to a ...

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral used to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. It’s been added to local water supplies in U.S. cities since the 1940s. There’s no evidence that ...

As the Strategist’s personal-hygiene writer, I find brushing my teeth is much more enjoyable with an electric toothbrush. Plus, it’s nice knowing I’m always getting a thorough brush thanks ...

Dry mouth also raises your risk of gingivitis (gum disease), tooth decay, and mouth infections, such as thrush. Why is my mouth dry even though I drink a lot of water? You might have a condition ...