There is nothing more boring than brushing your teeth. That’s a fact and there’s no convincing us otherwise. It’s recommended that we brush our teeth twice a day – for two minutes in the morning and ...

It’s important to help kids build good oral hygiene habits early –— and the best electric toothbrushes for kids can help.

Your electric toothbrush sits proudly on your bathroom counter, a symbol of modern dental care that promises superior cleaning power. You’ve invested in premium technology, follow a consistent routine ...

Engineers have created the first-ever “smartbrush” that can clean your teeth in less than three seconds. The patented invention by Nicola Nichele, 28, is a motorized mouth guard that cleans all a user ...

When it comes to things that people don't do as often or as well as they should, tooth-brushing would have to be at the top of the list. While it usually just comes down to laziness, a lot of people ...

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 ...

It’s hard to overstate the importance of oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth thoroughly and consistently can help prevent cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. And the easiest way to keep your mouth ...

Modern nylon bristle toothbrushes were first developed in 1938. However, early civilizations used slender twigs with tattered ends to brush teeth. The use of these "chew stick” started during 3000 B.C ...

Designer Kosho Ueshima collaborated with Japanese technology company Yumeshokunin to create an incredible toothbrush that uses nanotechnology to clean your teeth–no toothpaste necessary. The brush’s ...

An old tradition is being repackaged as a sleek new startup product. We might stick with our trusty Oral-B, thank you very much. Before the modern toothbrush existed, people cleaned their teeth by ...

Brushing your teeth can stop more than just plaque buildup. It can lower your risk for dementia and other diseases ...