How to Avoid Stained Teeth When You Enjoy Red Wine

SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2019 -- You don't have to wind up with stained teeth if you toast the holidays with red wine, an expert says.

"The strength of your enamel and how prone you are to plaque buildup is key to how much your teeth might stain," said Dr. Uchenna Akosa, head of Rutgers Health University Dental Associates, the faculty practice of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Brunswick, N.J.

Cleaner Teeth, Healthier Heart?

MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 -- Brushing your teeth may be good for your heart, a new study suggests.

It included more than 161,000 South Korean adults, ages 40 to 79, with no history of heart failure or the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation.

Fewer Teeth, Higher Risk of Heart Disease?

FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2018 -- Losing teeth may be associated with higher risk for heart disease, a new study suggests.

Researchers studied nearly 317,000 Americans between 40 and 79 years of age. They found that 28% of those who had lost all their teeth to gum disease also had heart problems, compared with 7% of those who kept all their teeth.

Antibiotics Not Recommended for Most Toothaches, New Guideline Says

FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 -- Antibiotics aren't necessary for most toothaches, a new American Dental Association (ADA) guideline says.

It's common for doctors and dentists to prescribe antibiotics to ease toothache symptoms and prevent a more serious condition.