Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure to the dangerous substance be reduced.

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...

Bedtime at the Johnson household has turned into a nightly battleground, and the weapon of choice is a tiny toothbrush. Like many parents of toddlers, Sarah Johnson finds herself dreading the moment ...

When it comes to things that people don't do as often or as well as they should, tooth-brushing would have to be at the top of the list. While it usually just comes down to laziness, a lot of people ...

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 ...

Make toothbrushing easier and less stressful for your child with autism. Learn simple, expert-backed tips that help kids—and ...

Engineers have created the first-ever “smartbrush” that can clean your teeth in less than three seconds. The patented invention by Nicola Nichele, 28, is a motorized mouth guard that cleans all a user ...

A little over a year ago, I realized it was nearly impossible for me to go on social media without seeing an advertisement for something called the “Quip toothbrush.” Each ad was bright, colorful, and ...

Tooth is a new environmentally friendly toothbrush constructed from recycled aluminium and offering replaceable biodegradable toothbrush heads and bristles. This innovative product aims to reduce the ...

Choosing a toothbrush can be a headache with so many styles available, and the introduction of electric toothbrushes has only added to the confusion. But are electric toothbrushes actually a better ...