Billions of toothbrushes are discarded every year. How can we brush our teeth in a more environmentally friendly way? When I used to work in an office, I'd keep a manual, plastic toothbrush in my desk ...

A dentist has warned that a frequent mistake people make when using an electric toothbrush can result in tooth loss. Electric toothbrushes have risen in popularity dramatically thanks to their ...

Brushing your teeth is probably one of the most important things you do every day, yet it's usually done on autopilot. Most of us just reach for the same manual toothbrush we've been using for months ...

Good oral hygiene is vital, and electric toothbrushes promise to make caring for those pearly whites easier to manage. Built-in timers, apps and multiple brushing modes don’t just do a better job than ...

Sliced Bread is testing more wonder products suggested by you to see if their claims stand up to scrutiny. In a dental-themed episode, listener and manual toothbrush user Holly got in touch to ask ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to maintaining good oral health, the tools you ...

When it comes to good dental hygiene, we all know the basics. Brush your teeth twice a day, keep up with flossing, use a good mouthwash, and maybe even try out a tongue scraper for additional benefits ...

Modern nylon bristle toothbrushes were first developed in 1938. However, early civilizations used slender twigs with tattered ends to brush teeth. The use of these "chew stick” started during 3000 B.C ...

Studies reveal a startling truth: most toothbrushes are contaminated with fecal matter due to bathroom bacteria spread during flushing. To combat this, experts advise closing the toilet lid before ...

When I used to work in an office, I'd keep a manual, plastic toothbrush in my desk drawer. My colleagues would laugh as I diligently made my way to the bathroom, toothbrush in hand, every afternoon ...