Don't overuse the heads of your electric toothbrush. The ADA recommends you change these heads every three to four months. If ...

Brushing your teeth at the wrong time could do more harm than good. (Getty Images) Do you brush before or after breakfast? If your answer is the latter you might want to rethink things to help ...

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 ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial part of any routine. This may seem like a simple ...

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 ...

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Brushing your teeth is an important part of your overall health and wellness. Ideally, you should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste. Dentists and orthodontists ...

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