According to the CDC, a quarter of U.S. adults ages 20-64 have at least one untreated cavity and nearly half of U.S. adults ...

If you were taught to floss your teeth after you brush, don't worry. As long as you're flossing once per day, you're already one step ahead, Dr. Edmond Hewlett , consumer adviser for the ADA and ...

We asked three dentists how to properly brush and floss your teeth. They share tips on the best toothbrushes, toothpastes, dental floss, mouth rinse and more.

Brush teeth and gums at least twice a day. If you can, brush 30 minutes to 1 hour after every meal. Brushing removes plaque, a film of bacteria that clings to teeth. When bacteria in plaque come ...

Does it really matter if you brush your teeth before breakfast? ... In a 2018 interview with Lifehacker, two dentists weighed in on when the right time to brush, floss, and use mouthwash.

Brushing and flossing may seem like basic tasks, but their impact on dental health is profound. Without these daily practices, the risk of losing teeth increases significantly.

You can also floss before or after you brush your teeth, as long as you floss thoroughly. If you use traditional floss , follow these steps for flossing your teeth: Select about 18 inches of floss ...

The advice from dental experts for keeping your teeth clean sounds simple enough: Brush twice a day and floss. But choosing among the many products available to help you do this can be daunting.

Is there a silent killer hiding in your mouth? For one in two older Australians, the answer may be yes. Gum disease often is described as silent because it progresses slowly and insidiously, and ...

Dentist Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh shares five common mistakes people make while brushing their teeth — they lead to weakened enamel, gum damage, and bad breath.