A smartphone app and virtual reality may offer a way to help you overcome your fear of the dentist, all from the comfort of your own home.

The risk of radiation exposure from dental X-rays is low, say experts. It's so low that you don't actually need that lead apron.

"Flossing is beyond just putting a piece of floss between your teeth to get a piece of food out."

People who had heart attacks and had received periodontal maintenance care had the shortest length of stay in the hospital, and more follow-up visits.

A shapeshifting swarm of tiny robots could one day brush, rinse, and floss your teeth, say researchers.

Cavity-free teeth depend on many factors, and heredity may not be the most important.

What causes bleeding gums? It can be more than a sign of gingivitis, researchers report. Bleeding gums may also mean you need more vitamin C in your diet.