Explore the crisis of dental discrimination affecting Black Americans, from insurance gaps to social stigma, and learn how to ...

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a lady expressed her struggles because of her dentition.

Ripken the Bat Dog, the endlessly eager black Labrador who charmed fans at Durham Bulls and N.C. State University football games, has unexpectedly died. The Rainbow Bridge braces itself for its most ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The best dental insurance companies are Anthem and Guardian, according to our analysis of large dental insurers. Anthem’s ...

It’s one of the reasons I begged my mother for braces while in high school. She eventually gave in and spent the thousands of dollars it cost to straighten my teeth and give me a smile I wanted ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing ...

Black rice is that rare trifecta of delicious, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing. This dark-colored rice, which is a deep purple-black, has alternate names including purple rice, forbidden rice ...

Black salt contains fluoride and too much can cause dental fluorosis. You should limit your children’s consumption, so it doesn’t affect their dental development. Even though black salt has ...

Much rarer are more severe cases, which cause pits in the enamel. Cleaning your teeth is more difficult when you wear braces, making it easier for plaque to build up. It’s little wonder, then, that ...

Anything that makes it difficult to clean your teeth: Braces, bridges, and crowns can make it more difficult to brush and floss effectively. Diet: A diet rich in sugar and starch can lead to more ...

While this advancement promises to benefit people worldwide, it holds particular significance for communities that face disparities in oral health care, including Black Americans. This drug’s ...