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 ...

Brush your teeth, spit out, and then rinse – that's the oral hygiene drill most of us follow each morning (and also at night). But what if we told you that you have been doing this basic, everyday ...

Here's how to make your oral hygiene routine more effective.

SHOULD YOU RINSE AFTER BRUSHING? Dear Heloise: My dentist is adamant about no rinsing after brushing. If the toothpaste has fluoride, he claims that rinsing will wash it away. -- Charlie, in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know you should brush teeth twice and floss once a day at a minimum to keep your teeth clean and ...

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

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush ...

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 ...

Nothing starts most people's day like a fresh cup of coffee. In fact, globally an estimated one billion people drink coffee daily. In the U.S., approximately 66% of adults report sipping coffee every ...

The question: Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast or a cup of coffee? The science: We all have our morning routines. Some of us make a beeline for the bathroom to brush away ...