DENTAL HEALTH 5 days ago Before toothpaste, what was used to clean teeth? Powdered ashes and other historical dental hygiene methods Ever wonder how our ancestors maintained dental hygiene before toothpaste was around? Dive into the history of teeth-cleaning methods, from powdered ashes to rye flour.
Canada June 13 Two children dead after undergoing routine medical procedures at Canadian hospital A children's hospital in Canada has paused all tonsil and adenoid surgeries after the deaths of two pediatric patients in May and June.
HEALTH May 30 Women experience more dental health issues than men, experts say. Here's what to do about it Dr. Ellie Phillips went viral on TikTok for revealing the difference in men's and women's oral environments. She and Dr. Brandon Mack weigh in on how both genders can balance acidity in the mouth.
OPINION May 22 US dental care crisis: It should not be a luxury to keep your teeth in your mouth Today in America, nearly 70 million adults and nearly 8 million children have no dental insurance. Many who do have insurance find it to be totally inadequate.
HEALTH April 28 Health weekend roundup: Bird flu, stroke risks, a mother's heartbreak and more As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.
DENTAL HEALTH April 25 To keep your teeth white, bright and healthy, follow these 7 tips from dental experts Want the secrets to a whiter smile? Two dental experts share their best advice on how to avoid teeth discoloration and keep your smile looking bright and white.
LIFESTYLE April 15 TikTok video from London dentist goes viral for revealing 3 surprising times you should not brush your teeth TikTok users are reacting after a dentist in London shared the top moments when you should not rush to brush your teeth. The video has been viewed more than 12 million times.
Holiday March 29 Top UK health official urges against eating whole Easter egg in 'one go' hit with backlash: 'Life too short' After a director for England's National Health Service warned about eating a whole chocolate Easter egg in "one go," doctors took to social media to tell people that, "life is too short" to not eat the whole egg.
DENTAL HEALTH March 7 What is oil pulling? A how-to guide, potential benefits you could see from the health trend Oil pulling is the technique of swishing oil around the mouth for several minutes. The method is said to have benefits such as reducing the mouth's harmful bacteria. Here's what to know.
DENTAL HEALTH February 12 Ask a doctor: 'Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?' Do your gums bleed after you brush your teeth? Do you have tenderness and swelling of the gums, too? Experts reveal why maintaining good dental health is so important and what care to take.
