Never, ever flush conventional dental floss down the toilet. Nylon floss is non-biodegradable, can wreak havoc if it reaches our waterways, and can even damage plumbing. Once flushed, floss can twist ...

"I never miss my daily brushing, but for some reason, the back of my teeth feels rough...""When I was in Japan, I used to get regular cleanings at the dentist, but I haven't been once since coming to ...

Timothy Wong didn't suspect it at the time, but his dives off the coast of Rockport and the hours he spent studying the ...

Many rugs require using a steam cleaner or making a trip to the professional rug cleaner. This is how often you should have ...

Hull cleaning robots scrub barnacles and algae off ships at sea. A Northeastern student helped build one while on co-op at ...

How often should you deep clean your house? Cleaning experts share a quarterly deep-clean schedule, plus weekly, monthly, and ...

THREE in 10 young people would rather talk about politics, religion or family drama than money, research has revealed. A poll ...

In HT Health Talk this week, Dr Ankur Rustagi explains what actually whitens teeth, if charcoal, oil pulling and LED kits ...

Dental emergencies happen unexpectedly, often causing severe pain and panic. Knowing how to react in the first few minutes ...

A Japanese cohort study found that one-third of adults with viridans group streptococcal bacteremia developed complicated ...

When plaque and hardened tartar build up around and below the gumline, regular brushing may not be enough to remove them.

These numbers are part of a routine dental examination called periodontal probing. They help your dentist measure the depth ...