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It's no secret cigarettes can yellow your teeth. But tobacco smoke has another, unseen effect. It can wipe out the healthy bacteria in your mouth, leaving the field open for pathogenic bugs--like the kind that cause gum disease

From drinking bottled water to chewing ice, teens might mess up their teeth for the future

Middle-aged women who drink two or more sodas a day increase their risk of heart disease; Also, twice-annual visits to get your teeth professionally cleaned lower the risk of heart attack and stroke; And, many patients with defibrillators have trouble enjoying sex.

How far will the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office go?

From overwhitening your teeth to correcting orange skin from too much self tanner, Molly Nover-Baker, of Women’s Health magazine, shares tips for rebounding from too much of a good thing. (TODAY show)