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.

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 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 ...

Does brushing your teeth before having a big bowl of oatmeal — not to mention your morning coffee — kind of feel like a waste? Experts say it’s anything but. Here’s why. Oral health experts say it’s ...

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 ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Baking soda can subtly whiten your teeth and decrease plaque. You can safely use baking soda for occasional use, but it may be harsh for daily brushing. Baking soda lacks fluoride, which is important ...

You brushed your teeth and said your prayers, and now you’re ready for bed. Not so fast, says one expert. Clearing your nose may be just as important a pre-sleep ritual as brushing your teeth, says Dr ...

You may bristle at the thought, but our ancestors used frayed twigs to “brush” their teeth. Toothbrushes have evolved a lot since then, from a cattle bone handle and swine bristles to a hard plastic ...

A lot of us are familiar with the advice that we should brush our teeth twice a day, and for at least two minutes each time. Many of us over-estimate how long we brush our teeth for—by as much as a ...