We hear from periodontist Varkha Rattu on why interdental brushes are key for thorough oral hygiene practices.

The health of your teeth and gums, and oral health in general, is more important than you might think. Decades of research ...

As far as preventing gum disease, there is no reason to assume it is any better than other good toothbrushes.' ...

Even more important than the type of brush you use is practising good dental ... shows electric toothbrushes are more effective at cleaning teeth and protecting from gum disease if they are ...

Practising good oral health – caring for both teeth and gums – can avoid painful and expensive treatment later on ...

found that good dental health could slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s and that gum disease can speed up mental decline. Dentists generally recommend brushing with an electric toothbrush ...

When it comes to good dental hygiene ... knowing you’re protecting your tooth and gum health. “Ideally, you should try to replace your toothbrush on a three-month basis,” says Marina ...