I have to take better care of my teeth. That’s the lesson I learned multiple cavities and three crowns later. I was a child who dreaded going to the dentist, and I’ve now advanced into an adult who ...

You reach for it twice daily and rely on it to keep your oral hygiene in check. Brushing your teeth regularly prevents cavities, gum disease and harmful plaque. But your trusty toothbrush could be ...

Don't overuse the heads of your electric toothbrush. The ADA recommends you change these heads every three to four months. If ...

Staphylococci, coliforms, pseudomonads, yeasts, intestinal bacteria and — yes — even fecal germs may be on your toothbrush, and that’s gross. Appropriate toothbrush storage and care are important to ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Toothbrushes are supposed keep our mouths clean. But are we keeping our toothbrushes clean? 13News collected eight samples from families with different bathroom setups. Some stored ...