Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...

Brushing your teeth before breakfast offers superior enamel protection by reducing overnight bacteria and applying fluoride before acidic food exposure. Brushing immediately after acidic meals can ...

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