Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Electric toothbrushes offer several advantages over manual ones. They provide ...

Looks may be deceiving when it comes to your toothbrush. On the surface, it looks spotless and ready to clean your teeth, gums, and tongue. But it's probably too old to use. How can you tell? Take a ...

You reach for it twice daily and rely on it to keep your oral hygiene in check. Brushing your teeth regularly prevents cavities, gum disease and harmful plaque. But your trusty toothbrush could be ...

I have to take better care of my teeth. That’s the lesson I learned multiple cavities and three crowns later. I was a child who dreaded going to the dentist, and I’ve now advanced into an adult who ...

How often to change your brush depends on how often you use it, but it should go when bristles start to bend. Storing it upright helps prevent bacteria buildup.

LONDON – Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Nowadays, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and ...

Every electric toothbrush will clean your teeth, but some come with extra features and accessories that can bump up the price. To find the models with the best cleaning power, we thoroughly tested the ...

Your toothbrush holder deserves a place on your regular cleaning checklist. "To keep the gunk under control and prevent your toothbrush holder from becoming a breeding ground for germs, it should be ...

Dear Heloise: Flushing a toilet sends a germ-filled mist throughout the air in a bathroom. I put my toothbrush in a cup filled with dry rice with the handle down. I cover the bristle with half of a ...

Every electric toothbrush will clean your teeth, but some come with extra features and accessories that can bump up the price. To find the models with the best cleaning power, we thoroughly tested the ...