All of us have seen lots of them, those words of warning or instruction that appear on products we buy. "Do not eat this sled." "For best results do not apply this floor wax to your teeth." "This ...

Are you brushing your teeth too aggressively? If you’re like most people, you’ve been told that regular brushing and flossing is essential to proper oral hygiene, and it is! But brushing too often or ...

The Oxford Dictionary of Dentistry defines ‘abrasion’ as: ‘The non-bacterial loss of tooth tissue due to frictional tooth wear by extrinsic agents. Common causes are toothbrushing, particularly with ...

Power toothbrushes are popular and have been shown to reduce gingivitis and plaque better than manual toothbrushes, but could their long-term use increase dentin loss? An international team of ...

Modern nylon bristle toothbrushes were first developed in 1938. However, early civilizations used slender twigs with tattered ends to brush teeth. The use of these "chew stick” started during 3000 B.C ...

This manuscript discusses an investigation of the relationship between chemical parameters of popular soft drinks and enamel erosion. The effects of toothbrushing after exposure to soft drinks are ...

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 ...

A toothbrush with branched filament tips may be more effective at removing plaque than one with the bristle configuration of super tapered filaments (STF), according to a study recently published in ...