If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

Maintaining oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, yet many people underestimate its importance. Brushing and flossing may seem like basic tasks, but their impact on dental health is profound.

No two people share the same childhood, yet several universal childhood experiences are relatable to everyone—including losing baby teeth. Even though this rite of passage may be accompanied by a ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

Night guards do not stop teeth grinding (bruxism); they protect teeth from damage, a crucial distinction. Custom-fitted night guards from a dentist offer superior protection and fit compared to “boil ...

Dentists in the Washington, DC, area are seeing an increase in patients who are coming in with broken, chipped, or cracked teeth. One big reason? People are more stressed—and that can result in them ...