Kissing someone with poor dental hygiene doesn't just taste bad. It can be bad for your teeth. Dr. Tina Saw told Insider kissing someone with poor oral hygiene can expose you to millions of bacteria.

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

White spots on your teeth can be due to a number of things from malnutrition to poor oral hygiene. Once those white spots turn up it's hard to get rid of them but you can reduce their appearance. To ...

SEMBACH, Germany -- Although most people probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from poor oral care?

SEMBACH, Germany – Most people know that poor oral hygiene can lead to cavities, foul smelling breath and dirty teeth, but did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from ...

Brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly — we all know the pillars of good dental hygiene. But knowing them and maintaining them are two different things. Nearly 50% of people above 30 ...

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

Dental experts have explained that loads of patients 'unknowingly engage in daily habits that contribute to yellowing teeth'.

Good oral hygiene is not only about avoiding cavities. An expert points to a single habit that may reduce disease.

Brushing teeth for the recommended two minutes may not be enough to sufficiently remove cavity-causing plaque, according to an in vitro study published on April 10 in the International Journal of ...

Poor oral hygiene allows harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes complications and respiratory infections. (Image: Pexels) Poor oral hygiene may cause ...