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

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

Learn the key difference between home brushing and professional cleaning. See why both are important for strong teeth and gum ...

Dentists explain why brushing and flossing are both important for clean and healthy teeth. Many experts say flossing first ...

“If the floss smells bad, it might indicate plaque buildup with bacteria accumulation, food impaction or gum inflammation,” ...

For teens and adolescents, metal braces and colored rubber bands may be a perfectly acceptable first-line solution for ...

Let’s talk about why more adults are losing teeth, why it’s not just about brushing, and how you can keep your teeth healthy.

That's because acids from foods and drinks, especially fruit juice or coffee, can soften tooth enamel and brushing too soon ...

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

A pediatric dentist and an anthropologist explain how baby teeth and adult teeth help humans chomp their food over a long ...

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 ...