Oral and Dental Care

Maintaining good oral health directly affects your overall health and wellbeing. Learn more about different dental procedures, treatments, and alignment options that keep your teeth and mouth in great shape.

Oral and Dental Care Basics

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Halitosis: 11 Possible Reasons Your Breath Smells Bad
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How Much Toothpaste Should You Use?
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4 Foods To Eat and 9 Foods To Avoid for Healthy Teeth

Treatments and Procedures

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How You Can Afford Emergency Wisdom Tooth Removal

Dental Health

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The Connection Between Oral Health and Heart Disease

Explore Oral and Dental Care

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What Is a Pulpotomy and When Do You Need One?
Young black woman sits in a dentist office chair. She points to her tooth while talking to a white male dental technician.
What Happens When You Chip a Tooth?
A blonde woman looking at her teeth in a handheld mirror at the dentist's office
5 Alternatives To Getting Dental Veneers
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What Is Trench Mouth—and Why Does It Happen?
Black woman examines her mouth in the mirror; touching her jaw in pain from grinding her teeth all night
Why Do You Grind Your Teeth—and What Can You Do About It?
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What Causes a Strawberry Tongue?
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What To Know and Do About Tooth Pain
Woman sitting in a dentist's chair while the dentist holds up a row of tooth color shade options. The woman holds up a mirror to examine the shade options against her teeth
Dental Bonding: Know the Basics
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What Is Pericoronitis?
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9 Treatment Options for Toothache Relief
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At-Home Remedies To Stop Tooth Pain Fast
A white male dentist is examining a black female patient in a dentist clinic.
What To Know about Fluoride Treatments
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What Is an Endodontist?
Man at a dental appointment
What Causes Swollen Gums?
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Your Complete Guide to Getting a Dental Crown
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What To Know about Teeth Cleaning
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Everything You Need To Know about Dental Implants
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Calculus Bridge
Health Photo Composites - Stop Grinding Teeth
7 Ways To Stop Grinding Your Teeth In Your Sleep, Naturally
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Why Do You Have a Yellow Tongue?
Dentist examining patient's gums
What Causes Black Gums?
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How To Get Rid of Bad Breath
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What Is Plaque—and How Can You Remove It From Your Teeth?
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How Is Gingivitis Treated?
A person cleans their retainer with a toothbrush
How to Best Clean Retainers—And Why You Should Be Doing That In the First Place
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Does Purple Toothpaste Work?
A healthcare provider looks into an older woman's mouth
What Are Tonsil Stones?
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What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth Removal
Health Photo Composite - Tongue Scraping
What Is Tongue Scraping and Should You Do It?
A close-up of a man's open mouth
Everything You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth
Young boy sitting in a dental chair while talking to his female dentist about cavities
8 Surprising Things That Put You at Risk for Cavities
Man pouring light blue mouthwash into a cap.
Could Using Listerine Every Day Be Bad for Your Health?
Health Overview Illustration - Gingivitis
What Is Gingivitis?
Woman with a sore throat
What Causes A Swollen Uvula?
Canker Sore Compositr
What Causes Canker Sores?
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Why 'Healthy Coke' May Not Be So Healthy for Your Teeth or Gut
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Can Mewing Reshape Your Face?
Dentist examining patient teeth, elevated view
Pineapple Juice and Wisdom Teeth Removal: Does It Help?
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Should You Use PFAS-Free Dental Floss?
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These 3 Drinks Are Not Your Breath's Best Friends
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Is Whitening Toothpaste Bad for Your Teeth?
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Is Seltzer Water Bad for You?