Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for ...

Taking a shower at least once a day, having appropriate personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.), brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing once are basic parts ...

"Wash your mouth out with soap" is no longer just a threat parents use to scare foul-mouthed children, but an actual recommendation some dentists are making to their patients. Vitality Products' ...

Mouthwash has long been touted as a surefire — and minty — way to swirl away any germs not tackled by your toothbrush. However, one dentist is going viral for slamming the practice of using oral ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing ...

You'll want to hold off on rinsing after brushing your teeth, especially if you have cavity-prone teeth. AndreyPopov/Getty Images It's standard practice: You brush your teeth for 2 minutes with a ...

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference, which took place in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Any good dentist would tell you that oral health starts with ...