Getting your braces removed is an exciting milestone. Your smile finally feels light and free. But once the brackets come off, many people notice a thin layer of glue still stuck on their teeth.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) While you’re likely aware that eating too much sugar can cause cavities – that is, ...

Cavity-causing bacteria also use dietary sugars to make a sticky layer called a biofilm that acts like a fortress attached to ...

Other foods to steer clear of before a cleaning are anything sugary or starchy (they break down into acids that feed bacteria ...

Bad breath is more than just a social hassle; it’s tied to everything from the bacteria in your mouth to what you eat and how ...

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Longevity expert Dr Vassily debunks the myth that arterial plaque can’t be reversed - and reveals a targeted strategy that may help reduce buildup. If you’ve always assumed that once plaque settles ...

The Lindsay Point plaque, which stood at Stockton City Hall for decades, was removed during Native American Heritage Month because it contained offensive language and historical inaccuracies. Lindsay ...

For years, many people have heard the same rule of thumb: see your dentist every six months. It sounds simple, but the ...

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WANT to spruce up your smile without jetting off to Turkey? There’s an easy fix – and it’ll cost you just £20. As a nation ...