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 ...

Your morning routine may be harming your smile. Dentists say that it’s actually best to brush your teeth before having breakfast. “Brushing your teeth before breakfast not only helps to remove this ...

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 ...

Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not ...

Typically, you brush your teeth in front of your sink while facing your bathroom mirror, and you enjoy a nice bath in the shower. But if you've ever considered doing both things simultaneously, the ...

Does your child balk at the sight of his toothbrush? Here’s how to calmly diffuse this situation so his teeth can be properly cleaned.

Dentists are finally settling the age-old debate over the best time to brush your teeth after waking up. In the question of before or after breakfast, one smile expert believes brushing post-coffee ...

Though two minutes of exercise won’t get you in shape, every little bit helps, experts say. The Centers for Disease Control ...

It’s one of the most basic habits you learn as a child, just like getting yourself dressed and tying your shoes: brushing your teeth. You know it’s important, but there are times when it’s tempting to ...

It all started with a TikTok, like many of my wellness-trend questions do these days. Specifically, this was a TikTok from a dental hygienist, @krystaambruson, who shared her morning oral hygiene ...

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 ...