Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Brushing your teeth twice a day every ...

It’s a hot topic — should you brush your teeth before or after you eat breakfast? Some people are adamant pre-breakfast devotees, saying it helps establish a consistent routine and avoid having ...

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 ...

You wake up to the smell of fresh coffee brewing. As you stumble toward the kitchen, a daily debate looms: Do I brush my teeth now, or do I wait until after I eat? It’s a question millions of people ...

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 ...

There are many ways that daily routines might actually help the cognitive brain. In an Instagram reel, neuroscientist Jules ...

For most people, brushing their teeth is a daily routine (often practiced while half-asleep) designed to keep teeth clean and breath minty fresh. Brushing your teeth and flossing (there’s a reason ...

Does your child balk at the sight of his toothbrush? Here’s how to calmly diffuse this situation so his teeth can be properly cleaned.

I had to tell my son Jacob every day for 30 minutes how and why he needed to brush his teeth. Eventually I got tired of it and told him it was his decision, and I wasn't going to get involved. He ...

We partnered with Crest and Oral-B to share how you can encourage and motivate your family to build your own teeth-brushing routine and pledge to Conquer Cavities 2Gether. As a millennial mom, I can’t ...

Dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time. If you have visible plaque or bleeding gums, try an electric toothbrush to improve your technique. Make sure to brush your ...