Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility that ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Maybe this explains why only four out of five dentists recommend sugarless gum to their patients who chew gum: Turns out the first ingredient in most sugarless gums is a known laxative ...

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Snack smarter—your smile will thank you. Good dental hygiene goes beyond flossing and brushing—it also has to do with the foods and drinks you consume. While milk is most commonly associated with ...

Most dental professionals believe xylitol chewing gum prevents caries in children and adolescents. But according to a new literature review, it's not clear whether it works better than other forms of ...

Q: I take exception to your advice to a 14-year-old having trouble with constipation. You suggested chewing sugarless gum. That is terrible advice for a teenager. Our 17-year-old granddaughter had a ...

A new study found that sugarless chewing could lower rates of premature births. Sugarless gum that contains xylitol was found to have lowered rates of premature birth in the African country of Malawi, ...

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Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility that ...

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Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility that ...