If you have a choice, Messina says it’s usually better to brush your teeth before having coffee. “When we brush first, we ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for ...

The question: Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast or a cup of coffee? The science: We all have our morning routines. Some of us make a beeline for the bathroom to brush away ...

You actually don't need to rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth. Keeping your mouth healthy means a daily routine of brushing your teeth to get rid of plaque and bacteria. While you might be ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 noncommunicable health condition worldwide, yet cavities are largely preventable. Here are expert tips to level up your oral care routine.

We know your dirty little secret. The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, but only about ...

Scientists say that brushing your teeth three times per day can cut the risk of over 50 serious health problems.

Dentists are finally settling the age-old debate over the best time to brush your teeth after waking up. In the question of before or after breakfast, one smile expert believes brushing post-coffee ...

Across an average lifetime, we spend roughly 82 days brushing our teeth. It's an important step in our daily routine, and, for many of us, one we do on autopilot. Good oral hygiene is essential for ...

Brushing our teeth is something we all do twice every single day. Or least should be doing. But, according to experts, many of us have actually been doing it completely wrong. With more people than ...

If you’ve been brushing your teeth as long as you can remember, chances are you haven’t taken much time to reflect on your form, and the oral health habit is pretty much second nature. If too much of ...