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DENTAL HEALTH October 24, 2015

5 foods that brighten your smile

Check out these foods that do double duty by naturally cleaning and whitening teeth:

DENTAL HEALTH October 23, 2015

Why you have bad breath— and how to get rid of it

Bad breath stinks, but what can you actually do about it? Chew some gum? Suck on a mint? These strategies offer some benefit, but they’re short lasting.

Children's Health October 23, 2015

Children whose parents have a positive attitude less likely to have cavities, study says

While the first visit to the dentist can be scary for any child, a new study found that children with parents who displayed less supportive behavior were more likely to have cavities than those with supportive parents who have positive behavior.

Gum Disease October 23, 2015

Roommates’ toothbrushes likely contain each other’s fecal matter, study says

If you share a bathroom with a roommate or a partner, there’s a good chance your toothbrush contains that person’s fecal matter, a new study suggests.

DENTAL HEALTH October 23, 2015

Dental regulators work to shut down teeth whitening businesses

Dental regulators in at least 25 states have ordered teeth whitening businesses to shut down, and at least 14 states have changed laws or regulations in recent years to exclude non-dental professionals from offering teeth whitening services.

DENTAL HEALTH October 23, 2015

Doctors pulled a tooth out of a man's … what?

Nosebleeds are common among children and young adults, but one young man's frequent nosebleeds turned out to have a rather unusual cause: He had a tooth in his nose, according to a new report of his case

DENTAL HEALTH October 23, 2015

What you should know about the DIY braces trend

Have you heard about the woman in Washington State who claims to have closed a gap in her front teeth in 44 days using DIY braces—specifically, five dollars worth of hair elastics?

Children's Health October 23, 2015

High-fluoride toothpaste may prevent tooth decay from braces

Adolescents may not be able to get out of wearing braces, but using a high-fluoride toothpaste for the duration could help them avoid white marks the devices often leave behind, according to a new study from Sweden.

Gum Disease October 23, 2015

One-fourth of Americans lie to dentists about flossing, survey finds

More than a quarter of Americans lie about it, and 36 percent say they would rather do an unpleasant activity like cleaning the toilet or working on their taxes.

Gum Disease May 7, 2015

Setting the record straight about Colgate Total toothpaste

Recent media reports about an ingredient we use in our Colgate Total brand toothpaste are not based on facts or science. As we are talking about one of the best-selling toothpastes in the U.S., we want to set the record straight.

Regulation May 7, 2015

Grassroots solutions from America's dentists: Getting everyone the dental care they need

Amid all the talk of cost and access to healthcare come stories of innovation and grassroots solutions to get people the dental care that they need. These solutions are not the invention of big government, corporate investment or complex social programs. Rather, they are the brainchild of collaborations in and for local communities by people like you and me.