You already know how to brush your teeth … or do you? Here’s how to tell if you’re doing it right

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You’ve Been Brushing Wrong — Dentist Reveals How to Brush Your Teeth the Right Way

I’m an adult, of course, I know how to brush my teeth. That’s what most of us think. After all, it’s something we’ve done every day since childhood, so surely we’ve mastered it by now. But when we ...
Yahoo

Do I need to worry about brushing my teeth too hard? Here’s what dentists have to say

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 ...
Yahoo

Want to Keep Your Teeth as Healthy as Possible? Don't Rinse After Brushing

You actually don't need to rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth. Keeping your mouth healthy means a daily routine of brushing your teeth to get rid of plaque and bacteria. While you might be ...

5 little habits to try every day for a healthier year

Your ears. Your feet. Your teeth. How you take care of them matters. Try these small daily habits to improve your health this ...
WebMD

Caring for Your Teeth and Gums

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 ...
Women's Health

Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast? Dentists Reveal The Right Time

Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not ...
Newsweek

Why You Should Never Brush Your Teeth More Than Twice a Day

Feel the need to brush your teeth after every sweet indulgence or other meals? Cleaning your teeth frequently throughout the day can't be a bad thing, right? Wrong. "Overbrushing does not give you a ...
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Dentists Reveal The Right Time To Brush Your Teeth In The Morning—And It’s Not When You Think

Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not ...
Women's Health

You don’t actually need to brush your teeth twice a day – if you follow these dentists’ rules

Like staying hydrated and eating our veggies, brushing our teeth twice a day is something we're all taught to do from a young age – and the NHS recommends this, too. But, while we've all been led to ...
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Should You Rinse After Brushing Your Teeth?

From the time you were a young child, you were likely taught to brush your teeth well at least twice a day, swishing and spitting with water when you’re done. But some people say that doing so ...