There are consequences for our neglect. Forty-two percent of U.S. adults over the age of 30 show signs of gum disease. This ...

From the time the first tooth starts to appear in a baby’s mouth, we are taught to care about our teeth. Of course, at that ...

Don't overuse the heads of your electric toothbrush. The ADA recommends you change these heads every three to four months. If ...

Think you know how to brush your teeth? Think again. The world of oral health is evolving, and so should your brushing technique. Dentist Arman Farhadtouski, PSM, DDS, dives into the details of ...

The health of your teeth and gums, and oral health in general, is more important than you might think. Decades of research ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, dentists reveal how much toothpaste you actually need to clean your teeth, and why more ...

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums? Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth throughout your day. It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The ...

We all know brushing our teeth regularly between routine dental visits is a must for good oral hygiene. But do you actually know how often you're supposed to clean your teeth and for how long? The ...

That slight tenderness when you brush or the increasingly “long” appearance of your teeth might not seem like a big deal now, but your receding gums are silently setting the stage for serious dental ...

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 ...

When you fall behind on brushing your teeth, it can be hard to fight the impulse to scrub away, but here's what to do instead. The instinct to brush vigorously makes sense: You missed a few brushes, ...