As Alzheimer's progresses, the person with dementia may forget how to brush his or her teeth or forget why it's important. 

A regular dental check up is important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. 

In order for flossing to improve oral health, it has to be done every day. So before you decide whether to brush or floss first, here's one important question to ask yourself: Which way is more likely to form a habit that you will stick with? For most people, it's probably brushing first and then flossing. Why? I call it the "yuck factor."

Potato chips are standard party fare, but they bring unwanted guests into your mouth.

The habit: This nervous habit can chip teeth and impact your jaw. “Placing your jaw for long periods of time in a protruding position can place pressure on it, which is associated with jaw dysfunction,” says Dr. Ruchi Sahota.

Millennials—loosely defined as the group of people who are reaching adulthood in the early 21st Century—have a lot going for them.

We all know water is the number one drink to quench your thirst. But when you're in the mood for a little something more, you might order up a juice, cocoa, margarita, or iced tea. 

Do you suffer with red gums, or is the roof of your mouth swollen? Without fail, you follow your dentist’s orders to keep your teeth and gums healthy — but did you know that the condition of your mouth can also shine light on other health problems?

For many people, doling out the cash to get a toothache treated can hurt almost as much as the tooth itself. That’s because about 40 percent of Americans lack dental insurance, and most who have a dental plan lose that coverage once they retire.

If you’re one of the many Americans who use dentures (also known as a dental appliance), you probably know that it’s important to care for them.