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 ...

It’s a hot topic — should you brush your teeth before or after you eat breakfast? Some people are adamant pre-breakfast devotees, saying it helps establish a consistent routine and avoid having ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

Brushing your teeth in the shower might sound like a time-efficient multitasking hygiene routine, but dentists throughout North America are letting the public know this is a risky way to clean those ...

In June, Elina Howard posted a TikTok of her brushing her teeth, writing in the caption that she “knew [her depression] was getting bad again when even the simplest tasks felt like too much.” A ...

It’s a hotly debated question in dentistry. Credit...Aileen Son for The New York Times Supported by By Hannah Seo Q: Is it better to brush my teeth before or after breakfast? Some dentists say it’s ...

Everyone knows you should brush your teeth twice a day - but not everyone brushes them at the 'correct' times. It has prompted a dentist to settle the debate on whether you should brush your teeth ...

I had to tell my son Jacob every day for 30 minutes how and why he needed to brush his teeth. Eventually I got tired of it and told him it was his decision, and I wasn't going to get involved. He ...