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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know you should brush teeth twice and floss once a day at a minimum to keep your teeth clean and ...

When you think of mouthwash, the first thing you probably think of is fresh, minty breath. Mouthwash is fantastic for that! Interestingly enough, the blue or green liquid sitting in your bathroom ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The culture of my academic field is very casual. I’m interviewing for professorships at several places, and the faculty committees in the interviews -- all “doctors” by title -- ...