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South Dakota gov hit with lawsuit over bizarre Texas dental practice endorsement 

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem probably isn’t smiling after being hit with a lawsuit Wednesday over her peculiar social media endorsement of Texas dental practice. 

The surprising foods that stain your teeth: expert

Spoiler: It's more than coffee and wine.

Tooth fairy paying less for lost teeth due to high inflation: survey

A single lost tooth in 2023 yielded an average gift from the tooth fairy of $5.84, which is 6% lower than the $6.23 from 2022.

Dentist's adorable dog snuggles up to calm down anxious patients: ‘He’s such a good boy'

A dental office in downtown Minneapolis offers a unique service for their patients — an emotional support pooch.

I'm a dentist — here's how brushing your teeth could ward off dementia

"The public needs to be more aware of the correlation between oral health and cognitive abilities," one researcher stressed.

Haggard-looking FL dentist gets life in prison for arranging murder of ex-brother-in-law FSU professor

“I would just like to say that I maintain my innocence,” a stoic Adelson told the judge.

When is the best time to brush teeth? Your morning routine might be doing harm, dentist says

Protecting your teeth from acidic eats — think: orange juice or coffee — is key to stopping enamel softening and damage.

I'm a dentist — your toothbrush is a filthy germ bomb, here's what to do about it

The disgusting truth is that your toothbrush could be harboring mold and bacteria, according to Dr. Ellie Phillips, a dentist based in Austin, Texas.

I use a genius lie to get my kids to brush their teeth — it saves money

You might want to brace yourselves for this one.

I'm a dentist — these are the big mistakes you make when brushing your teeth

Can you handle the tooth?

Wealthy dentist sentenced to life in prison for killing wife during African safari

Prosecutors said Rudolph took the shotgun used in the heartless crime and placed it back in its soft case to make it appear that his wife shot herself by accident.

I'm a dentist — here's why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower

Caution: Brushing your teeth in the shower can lead you to slip on toothpaste, among other concerns.

AI helps dentists catch more cavities, gum disease: 'Unbiased' and 'more accurate'

As artificial intelligence continues to expand into dental and medical uses, dentists are relying on the technology to quickly and accurately detect and prevent periodontitis, decay, bone loss and other gum...

How 'addictive' Diet Coke harms your body in just 1 hour: experts

"Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it can contribute to dehydration," Dr. Raj Juneja explains.

I'm a dentist — these 5 foods are awful for your teeth

"The fact that they are designed to stay in the mouth for a long time means that the sugar will be directly exposed to teeth for a prolonged period of...

I'm a dentist — you're ruining your teeth with these 4 common mistakes

"It's the equivalent of using Ajax on your teeth," Dr. Gerry Curatola explained.

The disgusting reason your tooth-brushing routine causes acne

The bacteria from the mouth and teeth can spread to the skin around the lips if you brush your teeth in a certain way.

Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife on verge of financial ruin: docs

Newly released bankruptcy filings reveal the cheating husband racked up $2 million in personal debt, while his then-dental business was losing about $120,000 a month.

I got plastic surgery — now I'm unrecognizable to my own son

"I looked completely different straight away. My son came in the hospital and he wouldn't come near me because he was like, 'You look completely different,'" Meghan Potts said.