A doctor has warned that you need to brush your teeth before bed, no matter how tired you are. Talking on TikTok, Dr Neena ...

February is Children’s Dental Health Month and a great reminder of why caring for kids’ teeth is so important. “I feel like a huge misconception is that ...

A person dressed as an otter and a giant toothbrush helped teach Ontario preschoolers about brushing and flossing their teeth ...

New Yorkers are mostly grossed out after discovering the actual directions from toothpaste manufacturers on how to brush their teeth. I've been diligently brushing and flossing for over 50 years. In ...

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Are you brushing your teeth properly? Brushing your teeth is a simple task that should be done twice a day, but there are a few things you may be doing that can damage your teeth.

First, a confession: When my parents sent me off to brush my teeth at 7 or 8 years old, I would sometimes run the water in the sink, rub a dab of toothpaste on my front teeth, and stall long ...

If you eat something acidic or sugary, be aware that acids can harm your teeth and temporarily soften the enamel. Over time, acids can erode tooth enamel permanently. You may think this means you ...

From smart rings that can detect atrial fibrillation to cutlery that can help you cut back on sodium intake, these are the best wellness innovations we found at CES to help you live better. I’m ...

The BepiColombo spacecraft has sent back some incredibly detailed images of Mercury’s north pole. The snapshots were collected during its closest ever flyby of our solar system’s smallest planet.

It's the old story: people don't brush their teeth properly. Studies show that the majority do not adhere to the recommended brushing time, which is three minutes with a manual toothbrush and two ...