When ice is swirling around the bottom of your cup, it can be tempting — and satisfying — to crunch your way through it. But ...

Kelsey McClellan for The New York Times Sugary foods — and in particular, those composed of sucrose, or table sugar — are especially bad for your teeth because harmful bacteria thrive on them.

So maybe a solution to your teeth-grinding problem is a nice long vacation. Doesn't sound too bad, right? EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published in April 2019. More from Science A ...

Research has shed new light on the wide-ranging health benefits of flossing, even among people who already brush their teeth ...

Tooth sensitivity is discomfort in one or more teeth that is triggered by hot, cold, sweet or sour foods, or drinks, or cold air. Bad breath is often caused by bacteria in your mouth that gives ...

Is coffee bad for teeth? You may not want to know the answer, preferring to “hear no evil, see no evil.” After all, drinking ...

Narrator Another tip: avoid feeding your dog wet food, which clings to the teeth and encourages plague buildup. Stick to dry food. For especially bad teeth, there are even dental diets.

“Although the chicken has been cut into small pieces to help with chewing, I advise people with bad teeth to refrain from eating it, if possible.” The main feature of Hanazen’s boxed lunch ...