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 ...

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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 ...

Brushing your teeth at the wrong time could do more harm than good. (Getty Images) Do you brush before or after breakfast? If your answer is the latter you might want to rethink things to help ...

Brushing your teeth might feel like the ultimate reset button, especially after a strong cup of coffee or a late-night snack. But dental experts say there are a few moments when brushing can actually ...

Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast or a cup of coffee? We all have our morning routines. Some of us make a beeline for the bathroom to brush away morning breath. Others prefer ...

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You wake up to the smell of fresh coffee brewing. As you stumble toward the kitchen, a daily debate looms: Do I brush my teeth now, or do I wait until after I eat? It’s a question millions of people ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know you should brush teeth twice and floss once a day at a minimum to keep your teeth clean and ...