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

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There are a lot of products that fit the sexy corner of the grooming category. Toothbrushes aren't one of them. They are, however, essential—one of the few grooming products we award that you ...

Researchers at Northwestern University studied two things that most people use everyday—their toothbrush and showerhead—to see what was living in each. What they found was “quite surprising ...

Nine-year-old Nicholas Racobaldo doesn't remember what it's like to clean his teeth with an ordinary toothbrush. For two years, he's been using an electrically charged gadget with high-speed ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing ...

There are numerous factors involved in sustaining good dental health, the most critical of which is selecting the appropriate toothbrush. Manual toothbrushes are often the preferred choice because ...

But it’s also necessary to consider the risk of bacteria that might be present on your toothbrush. As some research indicates, toothbrushes have the ability to harbor germs, including ...

Northwestern University researchers identified more than 600 different viruses on 92 showerhead and 34 toothbrush samples — and no two samples were alike. “The number of viruses that we found ...

The two main electric toothbrush brands, Oral-B and Philips have more toothbrushes than you have teeth in your mouth. There’s a bewildering selection to choose from, ranging from the sub-£20 ...

The Ordo Sonic+ is one of the best no-frills electric toothbrushes we have tested. With its beautiful design and exceptional battery life, it is unmatched compared to other models at the more ...

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