Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. We all know the advice for healthy teeth—brush twice daily and don't eat too much sugar. So why do those of us following ...

In short, when it comes to teeth brushing, you may be doing it wrong. According to the Canadian Dental Association , which covers the basics of proper brushing on their website, we should be brushing ...

Brushing properly will keep your teeth and gums healthy and prevent disease, but most of us are doing it wrong. A study in Sweden found that only one in ten people practice the best brushing technique ...

Dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time. If you have visible plaque or bleeding gums, try an electric toothbrush to improve your technique. Make sure to brush your ...

Improve the overall health of your smile with these five dentist-approved ways to brush your teeth properly. Sure, you've adopted a regular gym routine and take diligent care of your skin, but when is ...

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Brushing your teeth properly could help keep more than 50 health conditions including dementia, rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson’s at bay, according to experts. A panel at the world’s largest ...

Q: Teaching my 3-year-old how to brush her own teeth is difficult — and messy. What can I do to make this easier? A: It can take time, and, yes, it can be quite messy, but children eventually do ...

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference, which took place in ...

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Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents teach kids to properly brush their teeth? (ATTENTION EDITORS: 1 photo accompanies this column. FILENAME: LIFE-HEALTH-PEDIATRICIAN-QA-DMT.jpg) Q: Teaching my ...

Brushing your teeth effectively lowers your chances of getting a host of chronic diseases, as well as keeping your teeth and gums healthy. But the majority of us are doing it wrong. Here's how to ...