Using Invisalign aligners to straighten your teeth is generally quite comfortable and easy to live with. They require little maintenance and should fit your

When should I start taking my son to the dentist? He's 15 months old now, and I really hope to avoid all the cavities that I had growing up. Cavities are

I imagine that nearly every mother knows about that classic sign of strep -- the white streaks inside the throat. But the answer is yes, you can have strep

My 2-year old son only has eight of his teeth. Should I be concerned? Probably not. Most children, but not all, have all 20 of their primary (baby) teeth by

Should I be concerned about my 4-year-old daughter grinding her teeth at night? She is a very happy, healthy and active child. Known technically as bruxism,

I have a sinus infection. Can this cause tooth pain? Yes, a sinus infection can cause pain in the jaw and teeth. Sinuses are hollow spaces or cavities in the

I am told gargling with peroxide will kill bacteria in your mouth and throat. Is this true? Is this a safe way to cure bad breath? What other remedies have

Canker sores (or aphthous ulcers) can be terribly painful, both when touched or when food, especially acid food, touches the open sore. You might think in the

I have what appear to be canker sores from time to time. Where did these come from? Is there anything that prevents them, or eases the discomfort when they do

Is there any connection between plaque buildup on teeth and the plaque that builds up in arteries of the body? Yes, there appears to be a connection, although

Toddlers' teeth are so sparkly white. They seem to glisten all the time, even without brushing. So when should you start brushing your child's teeth? Actually,

Overall health and oral health are inextricably linked, according to a recent Surgeon General's report, leading dentists to advocate the expansion of mouth

For years, green tea lovers have been raking in the positive news about health benefits the beverage provides. Now, new research shows that black tea

Aside from telling you to brush and floss twice a day, your dentist has probably also told you that you'd be smart to have your wisdom teeth removed. But great

What is America's number one oral health issue? Periodontal disease, often called the silent dental disease, because you may not know you have it, according to