If you brush and floss but still deal with bad breath, you are not alone. The real cause is usually tongue buildup, dry mouth, gum disease, or something trapped under old dental work.

Tooth sensitivity is common, but it is not always “normal.” Here’s how to tell the difference between manageable sensitivity and signs of a cracked tooth, cavity, or gum recession.

If your gums bleed, your breath is consistently off, or tartar returns fast, you may need cleanings more often than twice a year. This guide explains the schedule that actually protects your teeth and gums.

Dental floss comes in a variety of colors, materials and even flavors.

Visit any pharmacy or the health and beauty section of a supermarket today, and you are faced with a large, and many say confusing, array of over-the-counter remedies and devices designed to help you tend to your hygiene and health-care needs.

Anyone who participates in a sport that carries a significant risk of injury should wear a mouth protector.

Never before has there been such a dizzying array of toothbrushes on the market.