A dentist has shared how to enjoy the addictive habit of chewing gum without damaging your teeth. Texas-based dentist Dr. Ellie Phillis detailed in a recent TikTok video what you should avoid to enjoy ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

When the dentist urges you floss diligently for the 12th time in one visit, it’s not an overstatement. That’s because seeing red in the sink after your nightly brush is never a good sign. “Gum tissue ...

I OFTEN compliment my patients on their fatness – the fatness of their gums, that is, because people with fat gums have more collagen fibers in them which hug their teeth tighter. Having fat gums ...

Do you take good care of your gums? It's the latest health topic making waves on social media – and for good reason. "We are seeing a dramatic shift within dentistry," says Dr Reena Wadia, the founder ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

A couple of pieces of medicated gum a day may keep the dentist away, at least for frail senior citizens. Dental care is a particular problem among the elderly. Many take medications that decrease the ...

You've seen the claims on sugarless gum wrappers. Packages of Orbit say the chewing gum helps strengthen the teeth. And a package of Trident gum containing xylitol says it helps prevent cavities. So ...

A new study suggests that people with gum disease could be nearly nine times more likely to die of COVID-19 than people without dental problems. Researchers found that those with periodontal disease ...