Toothbrushes, floss, retainers, toothpaste and more can release microplastics. Dentists and engineers explain if they’re safe ...

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 ...

We all think we know how to brush our teeth - a scrub morning and night, a rinse with water and maybe a minty mouthwash for good measure. But according to dental experts, even the most diligent ...

Plus, read on the telltale signs of gum disease - and how to prevent it AS adults, we all know just how important dental hygiene is. But for millions of parents around the world getting their kids to ...

Many of us grew up being taught to brush our teeth after meals, both morning and night, with some people adding a middle-of-the-day brush after lunch. But a trip to the dentist with my daughter ...

Nothing starts most people's day like a fresh cup of coffee. In fact, globally an estimated one billion people drink coffee daily. In the U.S., approximately 66% of adults report sipping coffee every ...

Your gums, often overshadowed by the show-stopping teeth they support, play a crucial role in your oral health that you may not fully appreciate. Healthy gums don't just hold your teeth in place; they ...

Dr Sood explains that bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to heart disease, promoting regular, brushing twice a day. Do you brush your teeth before bed? Brushing ...

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

Ed Sheeran’s going back to school! The “Sapphire” singer, 34, took the reins on music class over at a public school in Brooklyn for a new episode of the web series Celebrity Substitute, which aired on ...

A woman says she’s been left terrified to ever visit the dentist again after a botched dental job left her in constant pain and too ashamed to show her teeth. Sadie Hobson, 47, claims her mouth was ...

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