There are consequences for our neglect. Forty-two percent of U.S. adults over the age of 30 show signs of gum disease. This infection of the tissues that surround your teeth can lead to bone or tooth ...

If you cannot brush both before and after breakfast, it should be fine as long as you are brushing at least twice per day — ...

Picture it: You’re standing in the bathroom merrily brushing your teeth when you look in the mirror and notice that your mouth looks a little, well, redder than usual. Maybe your toothpaste is a bit ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

You should always floss before you brush because it makes your toothpaste more effective, helps get rid of bad breath, and ...

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they're not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease ...

Most people brush their teeth daily but miss one critical area — the gum line. Dentists warn this mistake can fuel plaque ...

Aggressive brushing can do more harm than good. Dentist Dr. Kabir Bhogal reveals 7 surprising ways it affects your teeth, ...

Don't overuse the heads of your electric toothbrush. The ADA recommends you change these heads every three to four months. If the bristles on these heads are frayed or matted, you should immediately ...

This is because many breakfast foods are acidic in nature, like fruit juice or coffee. But if you absolutely must brush your ...