For decades, anthropologists believed that thin grooves etched into ancient human teeth were the earliest evidence of tool use—primitive toothpicks used to clean teeth or ease gum pain. These marks, ...

Before the modern luxury of toothpaste could be squeezed from convenient plastic tubes, our ancestors used various unique methods to maintain dental hygiene. Historical societies valued clean teeth, ...

It has 18,000 bristles and a U-shaped mouthpiece, and it does the brushing for you. Plus, I met up with the company's CEO to learn how it came to be. Carly Quellman, aka Carly Que, is a multimedia ...

DETROIT – What is the best way to clean between your teeth? We are talking about flossing, using an interdental brush or pick, or using a WaterPik. I really want to be clear about this because what I ...

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