It's a fact of life that as we age, our bodies will change. And that includes our teeth and mouths. "Teeth take quite a journey as time goes by," says cosmetic dentist Dr. David Wagner, DDS. "As we ...

You know menopause causes side effects like hot flashes, insomnia and dry skin, but did you know it can also impact your mouth? This information might seem obvious ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

You’ve got your daily skin care, hair care and grooming rituals down to a tee, but what about your oral hygiene routine? Like the rest of your body, it makes sense that your teeth need daily attention ...

Avoiding tobacco and alcohol are the best ways to reduce your oral cancer risk. Other steps include lifestyle and dietary changes, regular dental check-ups, and vaccination against HPV. Oral cancer ...

In recent years, researchers have begun paying closer attention to the surprising relationship between the mouth and the gut.

I’ll admit: I haven’t always been great about my dental checkups. Once upon a not-so-long-ago time, I’d shoot for a visit every couple of years instead of annually (the frequency the Centers for ...