Looking in the mirror and noticing a dark or black patch on your gums can be incredibly alarming.

Choosing the best electric toothbrush could make a marked improvement to your oral health. “The evidence shows powered brushes reduce plaque and gingivitis (gum disease) more than manual brushes, and ...

As stories emerge of New Zealanders suffering complications following surgeries overseas, here’s what you need to know about ...

In many ways, our gum health is a mirror of our overall health, a reflection of our inflammation levels and even linked to ...

My problem is that I don’t know how to spend money in a way that helps me enjoy myself or makes my life better or more comfortable. I can afford to spend more than I do — in fact, I could buy just ...

A small trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate can ease the symptoms of gum disease by favouring the growth of ...

My husband recently received a $50,000 inheritance. We have no idea what to do with it. We want to be wise, but everything is so confusing. I have early Alzheimer’s and have trouble organizing my ...

A new report suggests that millions of Americans drink tap water with elevated nitrate levels, but do you need to worry?

Mothers provide a hidden immune legacy that protects their children's teeth long after weaning is over. A new study reveals ...

Mark Mongiardo can get drunk really easily — and it’s not because he’s a lightweight. In fact, the 43-year-old dad gave up ...