Tooth abrasion and tooth erosion refer to a loss of part of the tooth's outer covering, the enamel, and sometimes deeper parts of the tooth. Tooth abrasion occurs because of mechanical or frictional ...

Plus, how to break them for better oral health.

Feel the need to brush your teeth after every sweet indulgence or other meals? Cleaning your teeth frequently throughout the day can't be a bad thing, right? Wrong. "Overbrushing does not give you a ...

Brushing your teeth is an important part of your overall health and wellness. Ideally, you should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste. Dentists and orthodontists ...

This release is available in German. Brush your teeth twice a day! Any child knows these days that regular tooth care is the only way to banish the bacteria that cause caries. Yet sometimes that is ...

Several individuals had caries severe enough to have caused tooth pain, and the authors noted a few cases of tooth abrasion that were likely intentional modifications intended to lessen tooth pain.

It turns out your toothpaste may be doing more harm than good. Information released at the American Dental Association's last meeting shows toothpaste abuse is the second major cause of tooth abrasion ...