Microplastics —tiny plastic bits that can take hundreds of years to break down—are everywhere, from tap water to tea bags, ...

Testing of saliva samples for 10 brands found a single piece could release up to 3,000 plastic particles, with natural and ...

Dental experts warn your toothbrush harbors harmful bacteria after three months of use, potentially causing gum damage, ...

According to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into ...

Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive condition which can be successfully managed or even reversed. The earliest stage of gum disease, gingivitis, is characterized by red, swollen, & bleeding ...

Painful inflammation that takes months or up to a year to heal—this can be seen in the mouth after using white snus.

Discover home remedies that provide real relief from tooth pain. From salt water rinses to clove oil, these solutions work ...

Leave it to an expert to simplify things: Center City periodontist Ishita Bhavsar explains that recession is when the gum ...

An expert in oral health has recommended a simple product available for around 20p in pharmacies across the country that can reduce your risk of gingivitis. Gingivitis is a type of gum disease in ...

Gingivitis is a type of gum disease in which the tissue at the base of your teeth becomes inflamed and irritated. It happens when plaque builds up on your teeth, turns into tartar and causes ...

Gum disease is an infection caused by bacteria that get under the gum tissue. Toxins from bacteria and the body’s response to infection can begin to destroy the gums and bones that support the ...