Q: I’m confused by the many types of toothpaste on pharmacy shelves. What should I look for in a toothpaste? A: To prevent cavities and tooth decay, you need to brush away plaque – that sticky, ...

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Standard dental care calls for twice-daily toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste or dentifrice, but it remains unclear if these substances contribute to toothbrushing's effectiveness at inhibiting ...

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, collaborated on a ...

For decades, research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results from a randomized trial of a ...