oral health
Nutrition
Yes, Fluoride in Your Drinking Water Is a Good Thing
Here’s everything you need to know about the mineral and how it affects your body.
By Caroline Tien
Health
Do I Really Have to Wear This Retainer Every Single Night Until I Die?
We asked a dentist if there ever comes a point when you can ditch it for good.
By Jenna Ryu
Health
The Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia That Has Nothing to Do With Diet or Exercise
It’s right at the tip of your tongue—literally.
By Erica Sloan
Health
How Bad Is It to Borrow My Partner’s Toothbrush From Time to Time?
Experts say it’s actually really different—and way riskier—than swapping spit.
By Jenna Ryu
Chompions
The Best Oral Care Products for a Healthier Smile
With the right tools, showing your teeth and gums some love can actually feel like a treat.
By Sara Coughlin
Beauty
Are Adult Braces Worth It? We Asked 8 People for Their Honest Reviews
It’s not a decision to take lightly, considering that it can cost thousands of dollars out of pocket.
By Jenna Ryu
Sex
What to Do If Dry Mouth During Sex Is Really Killing Your Vibe
If your teeth, tongue, and lips transform into the Sahara whenever you visit Pound Town, read this.
By Anna Borges
Health
How to Get Rid of a Canker Sore When It’s Ruining Your Life
Before desperately trying the first remedy you find on Reddit, read this.
By Jenna Ryu and Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Mouth guard
The Biggest Red Flags to Watch Out For at the Dentist
If they push cosmetic treatments you didn’t ask for or they’re cagey about costs, run.
By Jenna Ryu
Oral Health
We Asked Dental Experts If Toothpaste Tablets Are Worth Trying
They’re trendy, but are they actually good for your teeth?
By Sarah Madaus
Oral Health
How to Take Great Care of Your Teeth, Even If You Don’t Have Insurance
You don’t have to cut out sugar—but it might be time to get way more into flossing.
By Drew Schwartz
I Hate to Admit It, but My Dentist Was Right About This Electric Toothbrush
I never knew I needed a toothbrush that validates me.
By Malia Griggs
Oral Health
15 Electric Toothbrushes That Do So Much More Than Your Manual
With cool features like timers, pressure sensors, whitening modes, and more.
By Malia Griggs
Migraine
Yes, Your TMJ Could Be Triggering Migraine Attacks
Jaw pain and headaches are strongly connected—here’s how to find relief.
By Sara Gaynes Levy
Beauty
How We Picked the 2022 Healthy Beauty Award Winners
We worked with dermatologists and other experts and spent months testing products.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Health
8 Products That Make Taking Care of Your Teeth Feel Less Tedious
The best toothbrushes, toothpastes, whitening treatments, and flosses of 2022.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Oral Health
15 Best Whitening Strips and Kits in 2021, According to Dentists
The key to whitening teeth, whether using a kit or toothpaste, is consistency.
By Sarah Jacoby and Malia Griggs