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A recent encounter with my dental hygienist brought the topic to mind. As a parting gift, she gave me a toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste. I was a pre-Crest baby. Crest was first introduced to ...

The day after Halloween — that would be today — is National Brush Day, as in toothbrushing. Makes sense with the tons of candy collected nationwide by kids yesterday. I was surprised to learn the ...

We all know that brushing our teeth is important. However, it's easy to make mistakes during one's dental hygiene routine. In fact, people often believe they are doing much better job at cleaning ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Brushing with baking soda is safe and has low abrasiveness for teeth. Baking soda can help whiten teeth and reduce plaque at a low cost.

If you’re a morning coffee drinker, you may enjoy the kick of caffeine. However, you may not love the jitters, the caffeine crash or the stains it can leave on your teeth. Nonetheless, there’s a ...

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 ...

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Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, ...

If brushing your toddler’s teeth seems like a daunting task to you, don’t fret. You can do it, even if you have a stubborn child who’s equally convinced that toothbrushing is completely unnecessary.

The day after Halloween — that would be today — is National Brush Day, as in toothbrushing. Makes sense with the tons of candy collected nationwide by kids yesterday. I was surprised to learn the ...