The brush strokes were noted to be more accurate and increased in number. The study was published in the Indian Journal of Dental Research, July 2016. "We've used similar techniques to track smoking ...

Brushing your teeth is one of the most fundamental and essential aspects of oral hygiene. However, many people do it wrong, which can lead to various dental issues such as cavities, gum disease, and ...

Proper tooth brushing stands as the cornerstone of dental health, yet most people perform this daily ritual incorrectly. The consequences extend far beyond just fresh breath, affecting everything from ...

Scrubbing back-and-forth or in circles probably aren’t the best ways to brush—but those are the most popular methods taught to kids and endorsed by toothpaste companies. Dentists, on the other hand, ...

Recording smart phone video “selfies” of tooth-brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques, according to a new study. While most people have the motivation, innate ...

Recording smart phone video "selfies" of tooth-brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques, according to a new study. Using smart phones propped on stands, study ...

Brushing your teeth well can be the difference between a perfect checkup at the dentist and a painful cavity. But, knowing just how to do it may not be something we’re taught growing up. “Everybody ...

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Your gums, often overshadowed by the show-stopping teeth they support, play a crucial role in your oral health that you may not fully appreciate. Healthy gums don't just hold your teeth in place; they ...

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 ...

Brushing teeth is an essential daily routine, but a large majority of French people fail to adopt the correct technique. According to a recent survey, nearly 70% of French people ignore dentists' ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for ...