But if washing out the minty aftertaste of the paste is absolutely necessary, then it is best to rinse out 20 minutes after the initial brush or take a tiny sip of water. This one’s a brush job. After ...

The core pillars of dental hygiene are widespread and well-known. Brush twice a day, floss daily, avoid sugary foods and drinks and—don’t rinse your mouth out after brushing? Honestly, we just heard ...

There will no doubt come a time when your child spits more than you'd like (especially when their target is a sibling and not, say, the bathroom sink). But parents of young children may not realize ...

Visits to the dentist and practicing good oral hygiene, such as regular toothbrushing at home are essential to maintaining healthy teeth. When it comes to brushing our teeth, many of us do the ...

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