You brush and floss twice a day, or at least I hope you do, but you could be doing your mouth a disservice if you aren't also attacking the bacteria living on your tongue.

After decades of disappointment, we may have a new lead on fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Compelling evidence that the condition is caused by a bacterium involved in gum disease could prove a game-changer in tackling one of medicine’s biggest mysteries and lead to effective treatments or even a vaccine.

I am deeply humbled to have been featured on The Dentalpreneur Podcast, episodes 677 and 688, “The Ultimate Win-Win with Dr. Jay Grossman” with Dr. Mark Costes.

22 million people suffer from sleep apnea. 100 million Americans have diabetes. These two conditions can have a significant impact on your daily functioning and overall health.

For extraordinary humanitarian efforts on behalf of improved health and well being for the homeless and other vulnerable groups in Los Angeles, NYU College of Dentistry is proud to honor Dr. Jay of Homeless Not Toothless with its Harry Strusser Award for outstanding contributions to improved public health.

Are you diabetic? Did you know your condition can put you at higher risk of developing dental problems? Diabetes has a way of weakening your body’s ability to fend off harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health problems.

So how can you stop the buildup of plaque? Here are five easy ways that you can follow to prevent plaque and save your teeth and gums from disease.

Have you experienced feeling too dry in the mouth? Feeling thirsty too frequently and accompanied by a tingling or burning sensation in the mouth or throat? You probably have xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth syndrome.

Saliva is a naturally occurring substance in the mouth that is crucial for getting rid of food debris and bacteria. As a cleansing agent, it averts buildup of fungi and bacteria in the mouth, which contributes to a lot of dental issues, including cavities and plaque.

Want to improve the appearance of your smile? Here are your options, starting with dental bonding. Tooth-colored resin is bonded to repair chipped or cracked teeth. This option can also be used to change the shape of a tooth or eliminate visible gaps between teeth.

Would you like to restore the gleam of your smile? When your pearly whites have gone yellowish or dingy gray in color, you’ll be glad to know there are many ways to bring back the white color of your teeth.

Canker sores are very common. These painful sores usually appear on the tongue, gums or the inside walls of the cheeks. When you have this oral condition, it can be very difficult to chew, eat or speak.

Everyone has had the displeasure of suffering from canker sores. These are small mouth ulcers that appear randomly on the tongue, gums or inside walls of the mouth. Having canker sores can make eating, chewing and speaking challenging. It is painful and cause massive annoyance.

Want to avoid orthodontic problems? You need to keep away from these drinks. If you want to maintain your healthy, beautiful smile, you need to stay at arm’s length from these beverages:

In nine out of ten comparisons, microbial counts in solid-head power toothbrushes were lower than the hollow-heads, lead research author Prof. Donna Warren Morris, R.D.H., M.Ed., revealed.

If you think poor dental hygiene can lead to nothing more than just tooth decay or gum problems, think again. Not brushing your teeth will not only lead to you bad breath; it could also lead to grave, serious consequences.

When bacteria start to develop and grow tartar at the base of the teeth, irritating the gums, you are likely to have Gingivitis. The gum disease occurs when the germs attack the tissues that surround the gums and teeth.

Bad breath is an embarrassing problem, especially when you are about to whisper sweet nothings to a cutie. The noticeably stinky odor is released at the same time you exhale. This is a major problem that most of us face at some point.

One of the essential aspects of good health is to maintain good dental hygiene. However, certain changes occur during pregnancy. While regular dental checkups and maintenance greatly help prevent the conditions from worsening, there are instances where the conditions need further diagnostic procedures.

Many people are now faced with problems in their dental health. Particularly, teeth stains are an everyday occurrence that is faced by many at some point. While some of us don’t really care about oral hygiene, there are many who would pay a premium just to have impeccable dental health as well as appearance.