Oral health: What’s behind your smile
 
You use your mouth to speak, eat, kiss and smile, among other tasks. The key to keeping everything working well is good oral health. Having healthy teeth and gums isn’t a given, though. Preventing tooth decay and other oral health problems takes effort. Start on the path toward good oral [...]

Oral health begins with clean teeth. Get daily dental care tips, from brushing and flossing to recognizing oral health problems.
By Mayo Clinic staff
 
Too tired to brush your teeth? Too busy to floss? If you’re tempted to skip these daily chores, remember that your smile depends on these simple dental care habits. Know how to promote [...]