Most of us brush our teeth on autopilot. So let’s stop and ask: are you doing it properly? For a full two minutes? Do you use the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you’re supposed to ...

Emily Shinde is a health and wellness writer and content strategist with a master’s degree in public health. With experience in both hospital communications and healthcare public relations, she's ...

Calcium deposits on teeth, known as tartar, need to be removed by a dentist because brushing alone won't get rid of them. Dentists remove tartar using scaling and polishing techniques to clean and ...

Good dental hygiene begins with regularly brushing your teeth. Sticking to a daily routine of brushing and flossing helps contribute to a bright smile, fewer cavities, and better overall health. Read ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Across an average lifetime, we spend roughly 82 days brushing our teeth. It's an important step in our daily routine, and ...