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 ...

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 ...

A dentist has explained which is best for protecting your enamel - and you may need to rethink your morning dental routine ...

Good dental hygiene impacts diabetes, heart disease, and preterm labor in pregnant women.

You may want to switch up your morning routine after you read this.

It's one of the most basic habits you learn as a child, just like getting yourself dressed and tying your shoes: brushing your teeth. You know it's important, but there are times when it's tempting to ...

"Jacob, it's your mouth, and if you want to brush your teeth, that would be great, and I would rather you don't learn the hard way like I did with having cavities. But you are a big boy; you decide ...

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 ...

A lot of us are familiar with the advice that we should brush our teeth twice a day, and for at least two minutes each time. Many of us over-estimate how long we brush our teeth for—by as much as a ...

It seems logical to brush your teeth straight after breakfast to keep your breath fresh. But dentists say this could be dangerous by damaging your teeth, as well as taking away the white sparkle. In ...