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 ...

Whitening strips are an over-the-counter treatment for lightening the color of your teeth. The strips contain ingredients that remove the stains on your teeth. If you’re new to using the strips you ...

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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 ...

What is your dental care routine? If you think brushing your teeth is a tedious chore, think again. It’s not just about keeping your teeth clean and smelling fresh, but also the frontline defense ...

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 ...

Some people wake up in the morning and head straight to the bathroom to brush their teeth. Others wait until they've had breakfast to do so. Whichever side you're on, you may think that when you brush ...