Like many people, Mary-Kate Willis (@mk9unit) doesn’t enjoy going to the dentist. In a TikTok, she explained why she opted out of regular dental care for four years. Willis said she stopped going to ...

I don’t know why she swallowed a fly—perhaps she’ll die! In order to get rid of the fly, the woman swallowed a spider that “wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.” Then the woman swallowed a ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A University of Central Florida researcher has discovered that vaping creates chemical reactions in the mouth that can destroy good bacteria while increasing germs that cause cavities, ...

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How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

Vaping has become a new battleground between tobacco lobbyists and anti-smoking campaigners - Copyright AFP/File JOEL SAGET Vaping has become a new battleground ...

A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and ...