New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

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 ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a ...

The little Aurora toothbrush case sanitizes toothbrushes in just five minutes. My writing for Forbes.com covers consumer technology, focusing mainly on innovation in consumer technology. Most of my ...

According to a dentist, it is some advice you, unfortunately, shouldn’t ignore. “Toothbrush covers trap in bacteria from the mouth that get on the toothbrush after brushing,” says Jonelle Anamelechi, ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

If you know how to clean a toothbrush, you know it isn't time-consuming or costly. But you may be surprised how often you should do it. “I always say, never rush while you brush,” says Roopali ...

Researchers have discovered a species of bacteria, Selenomonas sputigena, which plays a significant role in tooth decay. S. sputigena has previously been linked to gum disease, and it's long been ...

Where do you store your toothbrush? If the answer is in your bathroom, you might want to think again. Cleaning your teeth and keeping on top of your dental care means your mouth and gums will be ...

Brushing your teeth in the shower might sound like a time-efficient multitasking hygiene routine, but dentists throughout North America are letting the public know this is a risky way to clean those ...

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in ...