That’s why dentists strongly recommend flossing, too, ideally once a day. Keeping up with these flossing recommendations can feel like a chore (and, yes, your dentist can tell if you actually floss) ...

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

"If you can find time, then yes, brush properly twice a day," he says. "But it's better to do it once a day well and once quickly for two minutes. If you only have time to brush and floss properly ...

Although teeth can be cleaned by brushing, it is not effective in reaching the adjacent tooth surfaces - adopting a tooth-cleaning technique called flossing can be used for this instead. This ...

Both electric and manual toothbrushes effectively remove plaque when used correctly. Electric brushes offer advanced features like timers and powered bristles, beneficial for specific needs. Manual ...

Poking your ear with what looks like a rubber toothbrush, moving your eyes from side to side, tapping your body or gargling ...

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

My teeth looked fine, and caused no pain, but my gums were in a terrible state - I'm now spending a fortune treating the ...

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Your teeth are always at risk of losing their lustre to plaque, a sticky film of bacteria which can have serious effects on ...

Your face looks polished at 8am and oddly slippery by lunch. The culprit isn’t always your foundation — it’s the step before it. Primer sits in that fuzzy space between skincare and makeup, and when ...