Wondering whether you should floss before or after brushing your teeth? Dentists say this is the right order to floss and ...

In contemporary kitchens, the act of cleaning utensils combines the use of detergents or liquid soaps and chemical powders.

If you then brush your teeth straight away, you're rubbing that acid into your teeth, which wears down your enamel, which is ...

Brushing your teeth with toothpaste, particularly due to sodium lauryl sulfate, temporarily alters taste bud receptors. This disruption reduces sweetness and amplifies bitterness, making orange juice ...

Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

Every single dental care product you use is made from plastic — no, that’s not an exaggeration. Toothbrushes have plastic handles and bristles. Floss thread is essentially a plastic string packed in a ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

The question: Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast or a cup of coffee? The science: We all have our morning routines. Some of us make a beeline for the bathroom to brush away ...

Dipangkar Dutta receives funding from US Dept. of Energy and NSF. A clever mathematical tool known as virtual particles unlocks the strange and mysterious inner workings of subatomic particles. What ...