He hides his smile in every school photo,” Jayden’s mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.

"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.

Research has discovered a clear link between chronic gum disease and cognitive decline. Alice Robertson finds the best oral ...

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Half of adults are cutting corners in their oral hygiene routine according to new research, with one fifth opting for mouthwash over toothbrushing. In a poll of 2,000 adults, 41% said they only brush ...

In the past, poor dental hygiene has resulted in 41% having to have a filling, 27% a tooth extraction, and 17% root canal treatment. Yet a whopping 72% reckon their teeth are in a healthy state ...

Experts in the dental hygiene industry have warned that not brushing could put people at risk of a range of health problems Credit: SWNS A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 45 per cent do not bother ...

First, look at their brushing habits. Not brushing your toddler’s teeth twice per day and not taking care of their gums could cause bad breath. Plaque buildup can cause the odor, too. Diet.

Flossing addresses the 40% of tooth surfaces that brushing alone cannot reach. These tight spaces between teeth harbor bacteria protected from both brushing and the natural cleansing action of saliva.

Your tooth-brushing technique is also important. If you brush improperly, food particles and bacteria remain between the teeth, especially in hard-to-reach areas or along your gumline.

Soon after coming back, Shaw spoke to his family and told them about the tough time he had during his stay in custody. ‘Treated like a spy, questioned again and again’ Shaw told his wife, Rajani, that ...

Brushing teeth You can begin brushing a baby’s teeth and gums when the first tooth pops up. They can brush their own teeth by about 3 years old.