Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Brushing your teeth twice a day every ...

Getting your wisdom teeth removed can help prevent complications like tooth decay, crowding, and impaction. But this procedure, which removes the third molars that usually come in around ages 17 to 21 ...

It’s a hot topic — should you brush your teeth before or after you eat breakfast? Some people are adamant pre-breakfast devotees, saying it helps establish a consistent routine and avoid having ...

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

As sad as it can be to think of your baby growing up, it’s exciting to see all the new developments in their life. One event that frequently fails to make the cut in baby scrapbooks, though, is the ...

I had to tell my son Jacob every day for 30 minutes how and why he needed to brush his teeth. Eventually I got tired of it and told him it was his decision, and I wasn't going to get involved. He ...

My mother’s dental history reads like a horror novel: multiple fillings, root canals, implants, jaw surgeries, gum tissue grafts, and full veneers. Emotional costs aside, the financial investment has ...

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Arosha Weerakoon is a self-employed dentist in private practice. She has received funding from Colgate to conduct research on how collagen and mineral characteristics in teeth change as we age. She is ...

Brushing your teeth twice a day every day, flossing regularly and swishing the right mouthwash are all vital dental habits that maintain your oral health. That’s pretty obvious, right? But when it ...