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 ...

Though we probably consider tooth brushing more a part of our beauty regimes than our prehistoric ancestors did, ancient tooth brushing — no matter how different from our modern day equivalent — has ...

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, ...

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 ...

After brushing, skip rinsing your mouth with water as it washes away the concentrated fluoride from the toothpaste. Instead, ...

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 ...

New research reveals brushing habits can harm teeth and gums. Frequent or forceful brushing, especially after acidic foods, ...

Except, it turns out, I’ve been making what dentist Dr Mark Burhenne, known online as Ask A Dentist, calls “the biggest ...

Can taking a selfie as you brush your teeth help make you a better brusher? A small pilot study indicates it may. Most of us, as it turns out, are not very good brushers. The author’s son, brushing ...

LAS VEGAS — Is it a struggle to get your kids to brush their teeth? Do you crave data that shows whether your own tooth brushing technique is doing the job correctly? Or maybe you simply have too much ...

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