Scrubbing back-and-forth or in circles probably aren’t the best ways to brush—but those are the most popular methods taught to kids and endorsed by toothpaste companies. Dentists, on the other hand, ...

When it comes to brushing your teeth, here's a piece of advice you may never have heard: don't focus on your teeth. Instead, think more about your gums, particularly the border where teeth meet gums.

What's the best way for children to learn how to brush their teeth? Is it more effective for them to be shown using a model of a jaw or for them to watch a video on a tablet computer? Researchers from ...