I’m an adult, of course, I know how to brush my teeth. That’s what most of us think. After all, it’s something we’ve done every day since childhood, so surely we’ve mastered it by now. But when we ...

Brushing your teeth well can be the difference between a perfect checkup at the dentist and a painful cavity. But, knowing just how to do it may not be something we’re taught growing up. “Everybody ...

Dr. Nzesya Mwende notes that our gums are designed to protect our teeth, curving gently around them in a semicircle. [File, Courtesy] Imagine spending years diligently brushing your teeth, only to ...

Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CentralITAlliance/Getty Images Brushing your teeth twice a day might seem like a mindless activity, and during those two minutes, ...

Think you know how to brush your teeth? Think again. The world of oral health is evolving, and so should your brushing technique. Dentist Arman Farhadtouski, PSM, DDS, dives into the details of ...

Liam Thompson just learned how to properly brush his teeth and wonders if dentists would approve.

Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not ...

Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...

Whenever you consume food or drinks with sugar, the bacteria in your mouth become more active, producing acids that can weaken your teeth. This is why you should take brushing more seriously. I’m an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there ...