Good tooth-brushing habits are something our parents drummed into us from an early age. And now that we're adults, cleaning our teeth is one of those every day must-dos we have definitely got down. Or ...

For most people, brushing their teeth is a daily routine (often practiced while half-asleep) designed to keep teeth clean and breath minty fresh. Brushing your teeth and flossing (there’s a reason ...

Feel the need to brush your teeth after every sweet indulgence or other meals? Cleaning your teeth frequently throughout the day can't be a bad thing, right? Wrong. "Overbrushing does not give you a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?

Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not ...