As the Strategist’s personal-hygiene writer, I find brushing my teeth is much more enjoyable with an electric toothbrush. Plus, it’s nice knowing I’m always getting a thorough brush thanks ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The cost of tooth extraction varies depending on the type of extraction, the number of teeth pulled and other factors that influence ...

Research into brushing teeth found that gum disease can accelerate mental decline and that good dental health could slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s. Dentists generally recommend ...

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can happen day or night. But sleep bruxism is much harder to treat since many of us don’t even know we’re doing it. The condition is often only detected when ...

Learn more. Using toothpaste made with fluoride is the key to cavity-free teeth, dentists say. Choosing the right toothpaste is essential for oral hygiene, but doing so can be confusing.

If you’re doing it right, you should spend at least 28 minutes a week brushing your teeth — using an electric toothbrush helps you make the most of that time. It offers a deeper clean than a ...