When it comes to good dental hygiene, we all know the basics. Brush your teeth twice a day, keep up with flossing, use a good mouthwash, and maybe even try out a tongue scraper for additional benefits ...

Most of us know our toothbrushes aren’t meant to last forever. But it can be hard to figure out when our beloved bristles are nearing the end of their natural lifespan. You might be surprised to find ...

Q: I so enjoy your column and decided to ask you your thoughts on my present problem. I lost my lower right first molar about six months ago. Healing seems to have been normal and at this point I am ...

Q. I am a 72 year- old man with a missing tooth in the upper right part of my mouth. I have a long history of tooth decay and was lucky enough that my parents could afford to send me to the dentist ...