One of the best things you can do for your dog is brush its teeth — here’s why
Dogs that get proper dental care generally have a longer lifespan. Adjunct Associate Professor at Barnard College and author of “Being a Dog: Following the Dog into a World of Smell”, Alexandra...
View ArticleWe measured the amount of sugar in big brand drinks – and it was pretty scary
Some of the UK's most popular bottled drinks have a worryingly high sugar content. There's a whopping 62 grams of sugar in a 500ml bottle of Lucozade Energy Orange - that is the equivalent of three...
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Dentists in China successfully used a robot to perform implant surgery...
A robot dentist has carried out the first successful autonomous implant surgery by fitting two new teeth into a woman’s mouth, mainland media has reported. Although there were human medical staff...
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This toothpaste brand lists the exact purpose of each ingredient — and people...
A Redditor shared a photo of a toothpaste tube with a unique ingredients list. It shows where each ingredient comes from and why it's included. Commenters appreciated the unique labeling. Most food...
View ArticleStop using toothpicks to clean your teeth — here's what you should use instead
The toothpick is the oldest dental cleaning tool around. Fossils of 7,500-year-old teeth indicate that humans were using wooden sticks to clean their teeth well before the advent of toothbrushes. But...
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Apple is the only place you can buy Colgate's new artificially intelligent...
Colgate unveiled a new smart toothbrush called the E1. It can map your mouth, emit "sonic vibrations," and provide real-time brushing feedback. The toothbrush will cost $99.95, and you can only buy...
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7 brushing mistakes you're making that are harming your teeth
Brushing your teeth twice a day for two-minutes is recommended for good oral health. Cleaning your tongue is just as important as brushing your teeth. Skip the medium and hard toothbrushes and use the...
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A company that makes the 'Tesla of toothbrushes' just acquired a dental plan...
Quip, a startup that makes electric toothbrushes, is acquiring dental plan startup Afora. The combination puts a company with a consumer oral health product and a startup that runs a dental plan under...
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A common ingredient in toothpaste may lead to higher rates of cancer and...
Toothpaste is one of many household products we use daily that containes the antimicrobial chemical triclosan. A recent study suggests that this chemical may aggravate inflammation in the gut and...
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Everything you need to know about activated charcoal — a health fad that...
Activated charcoal is a trendy ingredient in all kinds of different products lately, but it has actually been around for a long time. If you've heard that activated charcoal can whiten teeth or have...
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7 ways to get whiter teeth that actually work
If your teeth aren’t a bright, sparkling white, you may have considered what you could do in order to brighten them, or you may have even given a few different techniques a go yourself. And if they...
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What you should know about teeth whitening before you try it at home
Teeth whitening kits may be an easy and cost-effective way to get whiter teeth, but it's worth seeing a dentist for the best assurance of quality and safety. Treatment by dentists typically costs...
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Texas inmates are being denied dentures because prison officials say chewing...
Texas prisons' medical providers approved dentures to just 71 inmates — out of 149,000 — in 2016. Fifteen years ago more than 1,000 inmates were approved for dental prosthetics. Texas has strict...
View ArticleWhat happens if you stopped brushing your teeth
Nearly half of Americans don’t brush their teeth enough. This opens the door for a bacteria invasion, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Even worse, you might increase your risk for issues like...
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A dentist at an immigration detention facility told inspectors he doesn't...
A scathing watchdog report accused an immigration detention facility in California of providing substandard medical and dental care. One of the two dentists overseeing the 1,700 detained immigrants...
View ArticleWhy 5 million Americans get their wisdom teeth removed each year
Wisdom teeth suck for many reasons — they can be painful and if left untreated, can cause tooth decay, gum infection, and even tumors. Each year, 5 million Americans get their wisdom teeth removed,...
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I went to a 'dental bar' that offers TVs, blankets, and massage exam chairs,...
I went to DNTL, a "walk-in dental bar," to get a semi-annual teeth cleaning. Booking an appointment was easy — there was even availability on the same day I was booking — and I'd never had so many...
View Article30 to 40 million Americans grind their teeth at night. Here's what happens if...
Thirty to 40 million Americans grind their teeth at night. Chronic grinding is known as bruxism in the medical community. Every time you grind your teeth, you're exerting as much as 200 pounds of...
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The best dental floss you can buy
Daily use of dental floss can help remove plaque from your teeth and prevent gum disease. Our top pick is Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Comfort Plus Dental Floss because it is affordable, easy to use, and...
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This $9 dental floss really cleans between my teeth and smells amazing —...
Cocofloss Dental Floss is a luxury dental floss that comes in four fragrances: mint, coconut, orange, and strawberry. At $9, this was by far the most expensive dental floss I had ever encountered, but...
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