Proper tooth brushing stands as the cornerstone of dental health, yet most people perform this daily ritual incorrectly. The consequences extend far beyond just fresh breath, affecting everything from ...

Dental health is an important component of daily life. Although clean teeth and gums make for a healthy mouth, oral health ...

Most people believe brushing immediately after meals promotes dental health, but dental experts warn this common practice could actually harm your teeth. Understanding the right timing for brushing ...

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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 ...

Electronic toothbrushes result in 22% less gum recession and 18% less tooth decay. Almost half of US adults suffer from gum disease; a quarter have untreated cavities. Oral-B's iO Series 10's ...

This 1930s educational film emphasizes the importance of dental hygiene and its role in personal and professional success. The narrative follows a young boy rejected for an office job due to poor oral ...

Use the right amount. Toothpaste with 1,000–1,500 parts per million of fluoride cleans effectively without irritation or waste. Spit, don’t rinse. Leaving fluoride on teeth extends protection against ...

Interfaith Dental executive director Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi showed the proper way parents should teach kids to brush and floss their teeth and talked about the link between oral health and ...

New Year's resolutions usually focus on typical health issues such as getting fit or losing weight. But what about healthy teeth? Dentists say that people often don't appreciate their teeth until they ...

Treatment for tooth sensitivity varies based on severity and cause. For mild cases, desensitizing toothpaste and topical ...