Prioritizing oral hygiene is vital for lifelong well-being. Regular dental checkups, ideally every six months, coupled with ...

Don't overuse the heads of your electric toothbrush. The ADA recommends you change these heads every three to four months. If the bristles on these heads are frayed or matted, you should immediately ...

Dentists reveal how the order in which you do dental care tasks can impact the health of your teeth and your overall body.

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Dr. Nzesya Mwende notes that our gums are designed to protect our teeth, curving gently around them in a semicircle. [File, Courtesy] Imagine spending years diligently brushing your teeth, only to ...

I've led Tested coverage at Forbes Vetted since 2022. Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial ...

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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 ...

So why can breath sometimes stink even after brushing, and what can be done about it? According to Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic, a board ...

When brushing your teeth, you clean any film and bacteria from food and sugary drinks. When you go a step further and skip rinsing, you're leaving the fluoride from the toothpaste in your mouth for a ...