The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

A study of mouth microbes finds that antibacterial toothpaste and mouthwash with essential oils work much better in combination than separately to banish bacteria that cause gum disease. Researchers ...

The next time you’re brushing your teeth, you may also want to try brushing your lips. Brushing your lips with a soft toothbrush can help exfoliate flaking skin and may help prevent chapped lips. It ...

If you are one of 10% of people who have dry mouth, a common condition that's officially known as "xerostomia," brushing your teeth may exacerbate your symptoms and cause further irritation if you ...

However, it is important to know where the strategy to rinse came from rather than assume that leaving toothpaste in your mouth is bad or dangerous. In general, you are not supposed to swallow high ...

A study of mouth microbes finds that antibacterial toothpaste and mouthwash with essential oils work much better in combination than separately to banish bacteria that cause gum disease (Reuters ...

The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ...