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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

While oral conditions may be viewed separately from other chronic conditions, poor oral health can lead to a host of diseases including diabetes and heart disease, for example. Many oral health issues ...

Brush your teeth, spit out, and then rinse – that's the oral hygiene drill most of us follow each morning (and also at night). But what if we told you that you have been doing this basic, everyday ...

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 ...