Oral Health

A Healthy Smile = A Healthy You

Your teeth and gums speak volumes about your overall health. Keeping them in sparkling shape requires the right habits, a healthy diet and routine professional dental care. Here, brush up on the basics of good oral health.

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Brush Job

Brushing is a no-brainer, right? Truth is, the right tools, technique and timing matter. Sharecare experts explain how to get the job done with moves that'll wow your dentist.

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String Theory

Experts recommend flossing at least once a day. Skip it and you'll neglect 40 percent of your tooth surface. These days, a variety of cool tools make flossing a snap.

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Fresh Talk

Nobody wants to have halitosis (bad breath) -- and we all worry about it now and then. A funky odor might be chalked up to what you ate for lunch -- or something more serious. Find out when to reach for the mints, and when to worry.

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The Smile-Saving Diet

Small changes add up, and little tweaks to your tooth-and-gum routine can make a big difference in your overall oral health. That, in turn, helps keep the rest of your body in good shape.

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Mouth Makeovers

From lasers to strips to veneers, there are plenty of ways to pretty up your smile. Learn which treatment is right for you.

Dig In for a Healthy Mouth

A variety of delicious foods benefit your teeth and gums. Want to infuse your meals and snacks with some smile-saving nutrition -- and spend less time in the dentist's chair getting pricey procedures? Make friends with these foods (and avoid a few others) and you'll truly have something to smile about.

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Chug for Your Choppers

You may already know that soda, coffee and some teas are smile spoilers, but here's a reason to say "Cheers!": There are other tasty beverages that actually benefit your teeth and gums.

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Go with Yogurt

Topping lists of superfoods everywhere, yogurt's got a lot going for it -- including bacteria-fighting power for your mouth.

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Snack Secrets

Your dentist may frown on snacks, but these nibbles are far more tooth-friendly than the candies, soda and chocolate she has in mind.

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Whole-Grain Goodness

In a 14-year study, men who ate the most whole grains were 23 percent less likely to develop periodontitis, a form of gum disease, compared with the men who failed to get even one full serving a day.

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Omega-3 Power

Eating coldwater fish such as salmon can fend off gum disease. That's because the fatty acids in these fish may help calm oral inflammation caused by infections, which means less tissue breakdown.