More than 38 percent of children from the age of 3 to 6 are using a higher volume of toothpaste than recommended, the CDC reported Friday Toothpaste no doubt tastes so good because it gets kids to ...

We all know that brushing our teeth is important. However, it's easy to make mistakes during one's dental hygiene routine. In fact, people often believe they are doing much better job at cleaning ...

Most of us brush our teeth on autopilot. So let's stop and ask: are you doing it properly? For a full two minutes? Do you use the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you're supposed to ...

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 ...

A bright smile can do wonders for your confidence, but it’s hard to feel your best when your teeth look dull or stained. Even with regular brushing, many people struggle to get that fresh, sparkling ...

This week on “For Science!” we examine the importance of brushing your teeth with a simple experiment that will really get kids into brushing their teeth once we scientifically prove all the good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are two inevitable things parents must teach their kids: potty training and proper teeth-brushing habits. Which one your ...

We all know the advice for healthy teeth—brush twice daily and don't eat too much sugar. So why do those of us following these instructions find we sometimes need a filling when we visit the dentist?

Mouthwash has long been touted as a surefire — and minty — way to swirl away any germs not tackled by your toothbrush. However, one dentist is going viral for slamming the practice of using oral ...

The orange juice that many people like to drink with breakfast is naturally high in sugar. But it also contains citric acid, with its hydrogen cations. As a result, it’s a delicious combination of ...

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