Are you brushing your teeth too aggressively? If you’re like most people, you’ve been told that regular brushing and flossing is essential to proper oral hygiene, and it is! But brushing too often or ...

All of us have seen lots of them, those words of warning or instruction that appear on products we buy. "Do not eat this sled." "For best results do not apply this floor wax to your teeth." "This ...

Power toothbrushes are popular and have been shown to reduce gingivitis and plaque better than manual toothbrushes, but could their long-term use increase dentin loss? An international team of ...

Manual toothbrushes with certain bristle types are thought to promote better plaque removal. But does a bristle arrangement place patients at risk of dentin abrasion and developing noncarious cervical ...

Do you ever find yourself brushing your teeth like you’re scrubbing a stubborn stain, thinking, “The harder, the better?” While your dedication to oral hygiene is admirable, your enthusiasm might be ...

The Oxford Dictionary of Dentistry defines ‘abrasion’ as: ‘The non-bacterial loss of tooth tissue due to frictional tooth wear by extrinsic agents. Common causes are toothbrushing, particularly with ...

Once upon a time, not brushing your teeth was considered a big health hazard. Now, Chicago lawyers for a Park Ridge man say that brushing could be as dangerous or even worse–unless consumers are ...

This manuscript discusses an investigation of the relationship between chemical parameters of popular soft drinks and enamel erosion. The effects of toothbrushing after exposure to soft drinks are ...

It is wise to keep in mind that brushing with hard bristles can cause gum abrasion as well as gum recession You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

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Choosing a toothbrush can be a headache with so many styles available, and the introduction of electric toothbrushes has only added to the confusion. But are electric toothbrushes actually a better ...