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Oral Hygiene

Oral hygiene is important for your overall health, and you can find all the information here on Live Science to keep your gums and teeth healthy. From facts about brushing and flossing to product guides on the best toothbrushes, Live Science delivers all the science of oral hygiene.

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Spotlight Oral Care Water Flosser review

By Lou Mudge published 5 August 22

review The Spotlight Oral Care Water Flosser is an effective tool to achieve clean-feeling teeth and step up your oral care routine

Find the best Philips electric toothbrushes deals: Fantastic bargains revealed

By Patricia Carswell, Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy published 12 July 22

Deals Get big savings on the best philips electric toothbrushes this Amazon Prime Day

Oral B electric toothbrush deals: Image shows a range of Oral B electric toothbrushes on a blue background

Oral B electric toothbrush deals: save $100 with these spectacular deals

By Lou Mudge published 12 July 22

DEAL There are some huge Oral B electric toothbrush deals available right now, but you'll need to grab them fast

What to eat after wisdom teeth removal

By Maddy Biddulph published 8 July 22

Feeling sore after dental surgery? Here’s what to eat after wisdom teeth removal, and what to avoid if you’re uncomfortable

Enjoy $90 off the Oral-B iO Series 9 this Prime Day – tried and tested

By Alice Ball published 8 July 22

Deal One of our favorite electric toothbrushes is reduced by 27% on Amazon

The best and worst foods for teeth

By Louise Bond published 25 June 22

Reference Want a pearly white smile? Here’s what you need to know about the best and worst foods for teeth

What causes bleeding gums?

By Louise Bond published 23 June 22

Reference Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know about bleeding gums, including how to ease the symptoms

Oclean X Pro Elite toothbrush review

By Lou Mudge published 20 June 22

Review The Oclean X Pro Elite is an app-aided, sleek-looking electric toothbrush that monitors your brushing – and offers advice on how to do it better

How to whiten teeth naturally at home

By Louise Bond published 18 June 22

Find out what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to the ways to whiten teeth naturally

woman drinking a glass of milk on her sofa

Is milk good for your teeth?

By Lou Mudge published 17 June 22

Is milk good for your teeth – and does it build stronger bones? We separate fact from fiction

Hum by Colgate review

By Kasandra Brabaw published 10 May 22

Review The Hum by Colgate is an ultra-light electric toothbrush with a connected smart app that shows you every spot you've missed, guiding you to better brushing

Oral B Pro 1000 review

By Kasandra Brabaw published 10 May 22

Review The Oral-B Pro 1000 is a cost-effective electric toothbrush, giving you the powerful clean of an electric toothbrush at more than half the price of most of Oral B’s other options

BriteBrush Games Brush electric toothbrush

BriteBrush Games Brush review

By Joanne Lewsley published 28 April 22

Review This bright and interactive toothbrush aims to make brushing fun for kids, but we found the sensors too weak to be of any use

Foreo ISSA Kids review

By Joanne Lewsley published 23 April 22

Review Foreo ISSA Kids is an innovative, stylish toothbrush that looks great on any bathroom shelf

Oral-B Kids electric toothbrush review

By Joanne Lewsley published 22 April 22

Review The Oral-B Kids electric toothbrush is a customizable toothbrush for Disney fans that offers great oral hygiene

Philips Sonicare For Kids review

By Joanne Lewsley published 20 April 22

Review Philips Sonicare For Kids electric toothbrush offers a fun brushing experience combined with a wealth of oral care expertise

Oral B-io Series 9 review

By Mina Frost published 15 April 22

Review The Oral B-io Series 9 is a top-of-the-range electric toothbrush packed with smart features such as a pressure sensor, an AI-powered app, and a travel charging case

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 review

By Mina Frost published 15 April 22

Review The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 is a sleek and ergonomic electric toothbrush, but for the price, its app could contain more smart features

9 teeth facts you probably didn't know

By India Bottomley published 12 January 22

REFERENCE Here are 9 teeth facts you probably didn't know, verified by dentists and compiled by Live Science.

Is fluoride good for your teeth?

By India Bottomley published 23 December 21

Reference Is fluoride good for your teeth, and why is it in so many dental products? We asked the experts.