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

Unchecked plaque can harden into tartar, inflaming gums and potentially leading to tooth loss and discomfort. Good oral ...

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

WHEN IT comes to oral hygiene, most of us follow the general rule of brushing our teeth twice a day – once in the morning and once at night. But key mistakes could be undoing your work, even ...

Your answer to me about rinsing your teeth turned the question into a matter of time. The original question was, “Do I rinse ...

It’s not just your smile that benefits from good oral health. By keeping your teeth and gums in good shape you could also be ...

Your answer to me about rinsing your teeth turned the question into a matter of time. The original question was, "Do I rinse ...

Regular cleaning of your bathroom is a necessity, but there are features you should be paying more attention to on a monthly, ...

Indian dentists report a surge in enamel erosion, with nearly 27% of patients affected. Surprisingly, this damage often stems ...

Don't stop at your teeth, either. "Gently direct your brush along the gum line, and don't forget to clean your tongue and the roof of your mouth," the expert advises. "Brushing should last around two ...

While two annual cleanings at the dentist is a standard practice, the preventative practice is not a one-size-fits-all rule of thumb.

I've always thought of electric toothbrushes as something for the privileged. An expensive bathroom item that did the same ...