Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for ...

Newsweek spoke to two dentists who have shared seven mistakes that many Americans make without realizing it.

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing ...

Most people believe brushing immediately after meals promotes dental health, but dental experts warn this common practice could actually harm your teeth. Understanding the right timing for brushing ...

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference, which took place in ...

Brushing your teeth at the wrong time could do more harm than good. (Getty Images) Do you brush before or after breakfast? If your answer is the latter you might want to rethink things to help ...

You'll want to hold off on rinsing after brushing your teeth, especially if you have cavity-prone teeth. AndreyPopov/Getty Images It's standard practice: You brush your teeth for 2 minutes with a ...

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 ...