Most of us brush our teeth on autopilot. So let's stop and ask: are you doing it properly? For a full two minutes? Do you use the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you're supposed to ...

Unsure if you're brushing correctly? A doctor has shared 8 key steps to perfect your brushing technique, and ensuring a bright and healthy smile.

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We all know the advice for healthy teeth—brush twice daily and don't eat too much sugar. So why do those of us following these instructions find we sometimes need a filling when we visit the dentist?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents teach kids to properly brush their teeth? (ATTENTION EDITORS: 1 photo accompanies this column. FILENAME: LIFE-HEALTH-PEDIATRICIAN-QA-DMT.jpg) Q: Teaching my ...

Josefine Hirschfeld does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

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 ...