Picture it: You’re standing in the bathroom merrily brushing your teeth when you look in the mirror and notice that your mouth looks a little, well, redder than usual. Maybe your toothpaste is a bit ...

New research reveals brushing habits can harm teeth and gums. Frequent or forceful brushing, especially after acidic foods, wears down enamel and irri ...

You may have been brushing your teeth the same way since childhood, but dentists warn that the method most people use could actually be hurting their oral health. The biggest mistake? Not brushing ...

That’s why dentists strongly recommend flossing, too, ideally once a day. Keeping up with these flossing recommendations can ...

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

Arosha Weerakoon is a self-employed dentist in private practice. She has received funding from Colgate to conduct research on how collagen and mineral characteristics in teeth change as we age. She is ...

Brushing your teeth seems like one of the simplest daily habits. Pick up a toothbrush, add toothpaste, scrub for a couple of minutes, and rinse. Most people assume they have been doing it right since ...

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 ...

When the dentist urges you floss diligently for the 12th time in one visit, it’s not an overstatement. That’s because seeing red in the sink after your nightly brush is never a good sign. “Gum tissue ...

New research published in the journal Neurology suggests that brushing your teeth can boost the brain — helping to reduce the risk of dementia. People with good dental hygiene had more neurons in the ...

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