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Meanwhile, whitening strips, which spend a good deal more time on your teeth, are generally a good option, the experts say.

There are consequences for our neglect. Forty-two percent of U.S. adults over the age of 30 show signs of gum disease. This infection of the tissues that surround your teeth can lead to bone or tooth ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? While a whiter smile seems to be the primary benefit being peddled on social ...

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Once your braces or aligners come off, your teeth can begin to shift. It’s a slow process, but without retainers, crowding or ...

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Don't overuse the heads of your electric toothbrush. The ADA recommends you change these heads every three to four months. If the bristles on these heads are frayed or matted, you should immediately ...

Years of drinking black coffee and red wine can leave a smile stained and dull, often knocking a person's confidence – especially when it's time to flash those pearly whites for a photo. However, ...