Heading to the dentist soon? Avoid these common mistakes beforehand — from eating the wrong foods to over-brushing — to get ...

For years, the phrase "I'd rather make a dentist appointment" has been shorthand for avoiding an unpleasant task. And let’s be honest—most people don’t look forward to sitting in the dentist’s chair.

Despite the time-honored wisdom that we should visit a dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, many of us just ... don’t. According to the CDC, around 35% of Americans have not visited ...

As president of Charles River Dental in Boston, Mark A.H. Sivers, DMD, aims to make dental care as positive, painless, and downright relaxing as possible -- complete with warm neck wraps, eye pillows, ...

Oral health includes your teeth and gums, both of which require regular care to avoid cavities, infections, and other issues. Taking care of your oral health can also benefit other parts of your body, ...

Even if you’ve read about all the safety precautions dentists are taking to protect themselves and their patients in the new COVID-wary environment, you’re probably still more reluctant than usual to ...