Archive for May, 2026

from Dileep Sharma @ TheConversation.com Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they’re not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis. Gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory oral diseases. It affects an estimated 50–100% of adults and children at some point in their lives. Luckily, gingivitis […]

by Sarah Jacoby @ Today.com You have a lot options to clean between your teeth. Flossing is a core part of any daily oral health routine, and there are a lot of tools out there that claim to do the job. So, does it matter if you clean between your teeth with string floss or interdental brushes? […]

by Jessica Speed at japatimes.com.jp Poor oral health among older adults is closely linked to higher mortality rates and a higher risk of requiring long-term care, according to two separate large-scale studies by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University and the Institute of Science Tokyo. A research team led by Osaka Metropolitan University analyzed dental checkup data […]

Written by Megan N. Freeland, PharmD, RPh | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD–GoodRX.com Key takeaways: Your body relies on vitamin D to keep your bones, heart, and immune system healthy. Most vitamin D comes from the sun. But it’s also found in some foods, and can be taken as a supplement. Vitamin D deficiency can increase the […]

How to weigh your dental options. from NYTimes.com, by Erik Vance (May 4, 2026) Getting a filling at the dentist can be painful, expensive and generally miserable. A crown or a root canal is even worse. Still, you do it because your dentist says you should. But in a surprising number of cases, you might […]