Many of us have men in our lives who are important to us – fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, friends – which is why we should remind them how essential it is to take good care of their grins. Certain lifestyle choices and habits may put men at a disadvantage when it comes to oral health.

Which is the right brush for you? How about for your kids? Some ideas to keep in mind when selecting your next brush.

Dental anxiety and dental phobia is a real concern for many people. Use the tips below to help make your next dental visit a good one.

Good oral health also makes eating and digesting food easier, which improves a person’s quality of life. However, Alzheimer’s can complicate oral health routines, which sometimes leads to dental problems. If you or someone you love is suffering from Alzheimer’s, we’ve put together a few tips to help maintain good oral health.

One of the largest factors behind what kind of discount your dental benefits plan offers you is the size of its network – how many dentists are a part of their plans. But how they count those dentists matters.

Dental professionals have a vocabulary all their own! Each week we pick out some our favorite tooth terms to explain on Twitter. Have you been following along? Check out some of the tooth terms below:

Dr. Sheila Strock answers the most common questions women have for their dentist during pregnancy.

The health of our teeth, gums and mouth are all connected to the health of the rest of our bodies. Dentists cand catch oral health problems early, before they potentially become painful or costly – and they can check for early signs and symptoms that may be linked to certain health conditions.

Learn about some common dental myths