If you have a little one, you’ll want to make sure you’re properly brushing their teeth! There are specific techniques to use ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Understanding what’s fact and what’s fiction in the world of oral hygiene may prevent you from harming your teeth. Did you know you shouldn’t brush your teeth right after ...

I've always admired my roommate's early-bird tendencies. She claims that jumping in the shower immediately after her alarm goes off keeps her from crawling back in bed — doing her dental hygiene ...

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Toothbrushes are an essential part of our daily routines, but brushing teeth mistakes are much more common than you think. From a young age we are taught to brush our teeth in the morning for fresh ...

Good oral hygiene has to start early. You need to teach your kids how to brush their teeth when teeth first begin to appear. You also need to reiterate healthy habits as they grow to keep teeth in ...

Up to 90% of cats over age 4 have gingivitis, periodontitis, or another type of dental disease. Brushing your cat's teeth daily, or as often as you can, may help prevent oral health issues. You can ...

Staying on top of your dog's dental health is so important. February is National Pet Dental Health Month. During the month, there is a large focus placed on the dental hygiene of our furry friends, ...

Can you handle the tooth? Dr. Praveen Sharma, a UK-based dentist and scientific adviser to the British Dental Association, says many people practice four bad habits when it comes to their dental ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential at every age, but as we grow older, the risk of dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay increases. According to the Health Policy ...

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 ...