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

James Heaton, DDS, the owner of Smiles of Chandler in Chandler, Arizona, agrees. “It’s better to brush before coffee,” he says. “Brushing immediately after coffee can actually cause more harm than ...

If you cannot brush both before and after breakfast, it should be fine as long as you are brushing at least twice per day — ...

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

Your morning routine may be harming your smile. Dentists say that it’s actually best to brush your teeth before having breakfast. “Brushing your teeth before breakfast not only helps to remove this ...

Skipping nighttime teeth brushing poses serious health risks beyond cavities. Research reveals a strong connection between ...

We all know brushing our teeth regularly between routine dental visits is a must for good oral hygiene. But do you actually know how often you're supposed to clean your teeth and for how long? The ...

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 ...

To naturally whiten teeth, you should brush and floss regularly, avoid staining behaviors, and stay away from unproven home ...