Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Scrubbing ...

When it comes to brushing your teeth, here's a piece of advice you may never have heard: don't focus on your teeth. Instead, think more about your gums, particularly the border where teeth meet gums.

Think you know how to brush your teeth? Think again. The world of oral health is evolving, and so should your brushing technique. Dentist Arman Farhadtouski, PSM, DDS ...

Brushing our teeth is something we all do twice every single day. Or least should be doing. But, according to experts, many of us have actually been doing it completely wrong. With more people than ...

Whenever you consume food or drinks with sugar, the bacteria in your mouth become more active, producing acids that can weaken your teeth. This is why you should take brushing more seriously. I’m an ...

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' ...

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 ...

Brushing your teeth every day isn’t just a way to keep your mouth feeling clean. It’s a way to keep your whole body healthy, too. The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice per day, for ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing ...

Some people wake up in the morning and head straight to the bathroom to brush their teeth. Others wait until they've had breakfast to do so. Whichever side you're on, you may think that when you brush ...