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Doctor warns that a satisfying oral care habit can lead to a life-threatening heart issue

A dental expert is sounding the alarm over a viral oral hygiene trend that could be doing more harm than good.

Think you know how to brush your teeth? Doctor invents 18,000-bristle smartbrush for 'overall health' that works in 20 seconds

"It's not just about white, straight teeth anymore, it's about overall health," Dr. Kenny Brown, Feno's CEO and co-founder, told The Post.

9-year-old girl dies after being sedated for dental surgery in California

“When a child goes to sleep with general anesthesia, it’s a much more riskier procedure than with an adult,” retired dentist Dr. Michael Davis said.

Georgia dentist from wealthy coastal enclave accused of killing her boyfriend

The woman is accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend with a handgun in the bedroom of a Gainesville home.

LI woman posing as a dentist performed root canals on undocumented immigrants: cops

Yolany Mejia Carranza allegedly ran a full dental clinic from her Bay Ridge home even though she never even went to dental school, police say.

Nearly half of Americans believe dentists can see through their lies

A new survey found that over half of Americans have lied to their dentist about their dental hygiene and feel guilty about their dishonesty. 

Having a loose tooth can be a sign of mouth cancer — and 4 other subtle signs

Mouth and throat cancers are highly treatable if caught early, but they are often diagnosed at later stages because people fail to recognize the warning signs.

Flossing your teeth can put toxic chemicals in your body — what's your risk and 3 brands that are safest

One analysis found evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 13 of 39 dental floss brands.

I'm a dentist — you should absolutely avoid these 5 popular Halloween candies

Forget ghosts and ghouls — Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an urgent trip to the dentist's office.

600 viruses found on showerheads and toothbrushes in 'wild' new study — but it's not all bad

You may need a shower after hearing the results of this eye-opening research.

Don't fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media

If you have stained or chipped teeth, you might be considering veneers, customized teeth coverings that can restore a photogenic smile without more extensive dental work.

I'm a dentist— don’t eat during these two hours of the day if you want healthy teeth

This dentist is revealing the tooth about oral hygiene.

Alarming 'fashion braces' trend leads to warning from health experts

"Tooth enamel does not grow back," said Dr. Samuel Lee, an orthodontist based in Southern California. "Once it's broken and once it's fractured, it's completely done."

I'm a dentist — here's the scary reason you should never use whitening toothpaste

Here's some news to harsh your yellow.

This dentist may have your hack for scoring a second date

Trust us. It works.

Patient’s ‘unsettling’ dental experience goes viral after hygienist spouts bizarre political conspiracy theories during cleaning

A woman has received an official apology from her dentist clinic after her hygienist told her several political conspiracy theories.

Mouthwash made with this ingredient could be key to a healthy mouth

Researchers have uncovered an unexpected way to fight bacteria in the mouth.