Before the modern luxury of toothpaste could be squeezed from convenient plastic tubes, our ancestors used various unique methods to maintain dental hygiene. Historical societies valued clean teeth, ...

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

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

A toothbrush with branched filament tips may be more effective at removing plaque than one with the bristle configuration of super tapered filaments (STF), according to a study recently published in ...

Regular dental cleanings disrupt bacterial colonies before they reach the stage where they can cause serious inflammation and ...

Your retainer sits inside your mouth. So the food and plaque on your teeth can build up on your retainer. Just like with brushing your teeth, your retainer also needs to be kept clean. Find out how to ...

The buildup of bacteria deep in our teeth can cause infections in difficult-to-reach areas, and scientists at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a set of tiny cleaning robots they believe ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I have arthritis and hand tremors that affect my grip strength and make brushing my teeth difficult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help. Can you make any recommendations ...

We spoke to two dentists about how to best clean a night guard, plus natural cleaning alternatives you can use instead of mouthwash. These Are the Summer Essentials You Should Bring With You Every ...