Is Carbonated Water Just as Healthy as Still Water?

Unsweetened carbonated water is a better choice than soda or fruit juice. But don’t overdo it, experts say.

What Causes Canker Sores? (Published 2018)

Medical experts still don’t know the precise cause of canker sores, though anyone can get them.

Five Decades Later, Medicare Might Cover Dental Care

In the large budget bill now in Congress, supporters of the measure see a rare opportunity to advance a popular policy.

On Medicare and Need Dental Work? Beware a Big Bill.

The traditional version doesn’t cover dental, vision or hearing care. Advocates hope for change under a Biden proposal.

How the ‘Wandering Meatloaf’ Got Its Rock-Hard Teeth

The dentition of the gumboot chiton, a lumbering mollusk, contains a rare mineral never before seen in a living animal.

Day 7: Brush Your Way to a New Habit