Scrubbing back-and-forth or in circles probably aren’t the best ways to brush—but those are the most popular methods taught to kids and endorsed by toothpaste companies. Dentists, on the other hand, ...

When it comes to brushing your teeth, here's a piece of advice you may never have heard: don't focus on your teeth. Instead, think more about your gums, particularly the border where teeth meet gums.

Brushing your teeth effectively lowers your chances of getting a host of chronic diseases, as well as keeping your teeth and gums healthy. But the majority of us are doing it wrong. Here's how to ...