Baking soda can subtly whiten your teeth and decrease plaque. You can safely use baking soda for occasional use, but it may be harsh for daily brushing. Baking soda lacks fluoride, which is important ...

As a doctor of the oral cavity my job is to diagnose and treat dental disease as well as other pathologies of the mouth. Often times I am asked the question, “Why do I get cavities?” or “How can I ...

DEAR HELOISE: A wonderful way to clean stubborn coffee residue from pots, cups, and even your teeth is baking soda. Make a paste of baking soda and water, then rub it right off! Also, adding a little ...

Discovering what sweetened beverages can do to the body may leave more than an aftertaste in the mouth of today’s health-conscious individuals. Drinking too much soda zaps important vitamins and ...

Research consistently shows that how we brush is more important than how often we brush. In my experience, improper technique, rather than infrequent brushing, is one of the main reasons for gum ...