Do you need fluoride treatment after a teeth cleaning? Dental experts weigh in

Alexander Daniel, DDS, left, demonstrates fluoride treatment on resident Cameron Onken, right, at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Baltimore. Credit: AP Photo/Nick Wass When Tristen

Snus linked to gum damage—gaps in knowledge about white snus

Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a systematic review published in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. When it comes

Oral microbiome may influence dementia development, study suggests

Credit: Arvind Philomin from Pexels The microbial ecosystems within our mouths may affect our cognitive function as we age, according to a study. Interventions such as prebiotics, including dietary nitrate,