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Does mouthwash kill the mouth’s healthy bacteria?

By Hsun-Liang (Albert) Chan, DDS, MS

Is mouthwash safe to use, or will it disrupt the balance of bacteria in your mouth? An Ohio State expert has the answer.

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Healthy teeth: How to keep your smile ‘young’

By Matthew J. Messina, DDS

Practicing healthy dental habits doesn’t have to be tedious and complicated. In fact, keeping your teeth healthy and white — and looking and feeling young — can be done without any costly products or elaborate routines.

Dental Health

What to know about dental health after receiving a cancer diagnosis

By Suzanne Konieczkowski, DMD

It’s important to ensure your dental health doesn’t suffer when you’re undergoing treatment for cancer. An Ohio State dental oncology expert explains.

Dental Health

Health issues a dentist can identify by looking in your mouth

By Matthew J. Messina, DDS

There are clues in your mouth that can tell dentists that your body may be experiencing health problems elsewhere in the body. An Ohio State dentist explains how detecting these early warnings is part of a dentist’s education, and recommending follow-up care is important to help improve your quality of life — and sometimes even save your life.

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