Practicing oral hygiene like a dentist also means knowing when not to brush your teeth. A London-based dentist has sparked an online debate after advising against three situations that many regard as ...

Brushing your teeth is good for you, right? Well, not all the time. According to experts, there are a few instances where you want to avoid brushing your teeth in order to protect the enamel. TikTok ...

Brushing your teeth in the shower might sound like a time-efficient multitasking hygiene routine, but dentists throughout North America are letting the public know this is a risky way to clean those ...

You stumble into bed after a long day, exhausted and ready to crash. The last thing you want to do is drag yourself to the bathroom to brush your teeth. “I’ll just do it in the morning,” you tell ...

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You can brush and floss your teeth twice daily to help prevent cavities and lower your risk of chipped teeth. If you suspect ...

If you wake up with a headache, sore jaw muscles or achy teeth, you might be grinding your teeth at night or clenching your jaw. The condition — bruxism — is surprisingly common, experts say. Without ...

Celebrities and civilians alike are “fixing” their natural teeth. Now everybody has the same smile … and it’s kind of creepy. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Have you ever looked at Selena Gomez’s teeth? Like, ...

Few people know more about the best way to clean your mouth than Dagmar Else Slot and Fridus van der Weijden. This Dutch dental duo has authored more than 100 research papers together, and now they’re ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We’re all familiar with the phrase “There’s an app for that.” Soon, there will be one to detect tooth decay and other dental problems. It’s being developed right now by the ...