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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s also strange to think that — if TikTok is to be believed — the common habit of rinsing after brushing your teeth isn’t ...

It’s time to brush up on your oral hygiene. For decades, Americans have been scrubbing their smiles with the wrong tools and techniques thanks to a deeply ingrained myth. This rough-around-the-edges ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing ...

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 ...

Blood in the sink after brushing teeth sends immediate alarm signals through most people’s minds. The sight of pink-tinged saliva or red streaks on dental floss creates instant concern about oral ...

Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...

You just finished a delicious meal and head straight to the bathroom, toothbrush in hand, feeling virtuous about your dental hygiene habits. After all, isn’t brushing after meals what dentists have ...

Wearing braces is not just about achieving a straighter smile. It requires daily discipline, careful cleaning and smart lifestyle choices to protect teeth and gums throughout treatment.