The Bones of Children’s Mouths Are Being Wrenched Apart

Every night before bedtime, my daughter tilts back her head so that a pair of metal plates inside her mouth can be cranked ...
Popular Science

What does oil pulling do to your teeth? We asked dentists.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Certain health trends seem to gain and lose popularity in cyclical ...
Prevention

What Is Oil Pulling for Dental Health? Experts Share Potential Benefits and How to Do It

Oil pulling is an age-old Ayurvedic dental technique that has garnered attention for its many purported health benefits, with some claiming that swishing on coconut oil can help treat cavities, get ...
Yahoo

In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap

Experts recommend getting a dental checkup twice a year. Julia Burmistrova/Moment via Getty Images Donald Chi: Low-income people often have difficulty finding and accessing dental care. That ...
The New York Times

How to Care for Your Kid’s Teeth

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...
Salon

Dentists are pulling “healthy” and treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn

Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed. Her dentist offered to fix most of her teeth with root canals and crowns, ...