Nearly 70% of people rinse their toothbrush under water before applying toothpaste, believing it improves brushing. However, several dentists warn that this habit reduces cleaning effectiveness. A ...

It’s a debate as old as, well, the existence of toothpaste and toothbrushes (early forms of which have been around since 3000BC, history fans): Are you supposed to run your toothbrush under the tap ...

Parents, are you taking your child's dental health seriously? The simple habit of brushing twice a day helps remove plaque-causing bacteria, reducing the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and costly ...

Social media is divided - with some Twitter users offering up some very bizarre techniques DO you wet the toothbrush before or after adding toothpaste? It’s a seemingly innocuous, mundane question, ...

Cosmetic dentist Dr Sahil Patel says wetting your toothbrush first only dilutes the effect of toothpaste - and he advises that you should never brush your front teeth first. A cosmetic dentist has ...

Toothpaste leaves your mouth feeling clean and tingly, but how does it leave your toothbrush? New research shows that compounds in toothpaste, including the antimicrobial agent triclosan, can build up ...

There are two inevitable things parents must teach their kids: potty training and proper teeth-brushing habits. Which one your child takes on faster depends on the individual kid, but if one thing is ...

The supposed TV ad depicts a manly toothpaste tube shooting its product into the mouth of a womanly toothbrush.