Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this ...

This comprehensive review explores Larineco Chewing Gum, a leading-edge remineralizing gum designed to help support enamel health, reduce surface stains, and naturally freshen breath. Formulated ...

A stick of gum or breath mint can bring a hit of minty freshness to your day. But which one is better for your health? A dentist and dietitian discuss.

Scientists develop an antiviral chewing gum that neutralizes over 95% of influenza and herpes viruses, potentially revolutionizing disease prevention.

Researchers at UCLA found that chewing gum – even gum labeled "natural" – can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic.

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.

Gum has, for the most part, not triggered those worries, but in recent years, its popularity had been dropping for other reasons. In a bid to reverse that trend, gum companies are marketing ...

A recent study found that chewing gum can release up to thousands of microplastics per piece and potentially be ingested, according to researchers.

A new study found that both natural and synthetic gum shed microplastics, with each piece of gum producing about 100 pieces of microplastics.

Chewing gum releases hundreds of microplastics into saliva, which can accumulate in the body and potentially cause chronic diseases. Both natural and ...