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.

While rubbing toothpaste on your teeth can give them an additional boost of fluoride during the day, there is no need to do so. Brushing your teeth twice with a fluoride rich toothpaste and not ...

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 ...

Plaque that grows on teeth is a complex bacterial ecosystem and becomes more damaging to teeth within hours of starting to form ...

"Although I always advise brushing twice a day, if you're only going to brush once, then before bed is best," says Dr Jethwa.

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Is too much toothpaste harming your teeth? Dentists are warning that using too much toothpaste, especially in children, can ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

Your teeth and gums can be early indicators of various health issues, from eating disorders and anemia to osteoporosis and ...