Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Brushing your teeth twice a day every ...

Can you handle the tooth? Dr. Praveen Sharma, a UK-based dentist and scientific adviser to the British Dental Association, says many people practice four bad habits when it comes to their dental ...

Feel the need to brush your teeth after every sweet indulgence or other meals? Cleaning your teeth frequently throughout the day can't be a bad thing, right? Wrong. "Overbrushing does not give you a ...

You actually don't need to rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth. Keeping your mouth healthy means a daily routine of brushing your teeth to get rid of plaque and bacteria. While you might be ...

Nearly half of adults show signs of gum disease, often fueled by common, careless habits. Dentists warn they would never chew ...

Like staying hydrated and eating our veggies, brushing our teeth twice a day is something we're all taught to do from a young age – and the NHS recommends this, too. But, while we've all been led to ...

Sticky candies like gummy worms, gummy bears and peach rings are all items that dentists steer clear of. Why? They can get stuck in the grooves of your teeth and between your teeth, which can cause ...

Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not ...

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’ve probably heard the advice to brush your teeth twice a day for optimal oral health, but you might wonder if brushing more frequently could actually whiten your teeth beyond their natural color.

If brushing your toddler’s teeth seems like a daunting task to you, don’t fret. You can do it, even if you have a stubborn child who’s equally convinced that toothbrushing is completely unnecessary.

The question: Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast or a cup of coffee? The science: We all have our morning routines. Some of us make a beeline for the bathroom to brush away ...