Brushing twice and flossing once a day not only keeps your teeth clean and breath fresh but also benefits your overall health ...

If you cannot brush both before and after breakfast, it should be fine as long as you are brushing at least twice per day — ...

Brushing is only one component of good oral hygiene. Here’s how cleaning between your teeth may prevent several health issues ...

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 ...

So why can breath sometimes stink even after brushing, and what can be done about it? According to Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and oral hea ...

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 ...

Can you handle the tooth? Dr. Praveen Sharma, a UK-based dentist and scientific adviser to the British Dental Association, says many people practice four bad habits when it comes to their dental ...

Vets say it's important to brush your cat's teeth, since regular brushing can help lower their risk of dental diseases, tooth loss, and kidney disease.

Boling agrees. “You can floss before or after brushing as long as you are doing it thoroughly and are reaching areas that ...