11 of TikTok’s Silliest ‘Gut Health’ Trends
Screenshot: thatnextlevelgirl/TikTok It’s true that a diverse diet with plenty of plant foods is probably better for your gut than a crappy diet—but not for any game-changing, gut-specific reason. Your…
There’s No Such Thing As a ‘Clean’ Toothbrush
Photo: Bilanol (Shutterstock) There are two types of people in the world. The type who thoughtlessly store their toothbrushes out in the open, in the same bathroom that harbors a…
15 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around Your Home
Photo: i-jack vin (Shutterstock) When baby bottles, kid’s sippy cups and thermoses for all ages start to take on a dingy film and unpleasant odor, it’s time to call in…
15 Surprisingly Practical Ways to Use Dental Floss Around the House
Photo: Alliance Images (Shutterstock) It’s strong, it’s stretchy, it’s lightweight. Sometimes, after a dentist’s visit, it’s even free—and it can do a lot more than prevent cavities and halitosis. Turns…
Why You Should Stop Rinsing Your Mouth After Brushing
Photo: bbernard (Shutterstock) The core pillars of dental hygiene are widespread and well-known. Brush twice a day, floss daily, avoid sugary foods and drinks and—don’t rinse your mouth out after…
How to Clean Your Night Guard, Because It’s Grosser Than You Think
Photo: Marmolejos (Shutterstock) When I got my dental night guard, the woman who made the molds was adamant that I only, only, rinse it with warm water every day and…
Are Waterpiks Really Better Than Traditional Floss?
Photo: Anastasiya Tsiasemnikava (Shutterstock) Water flossers like the Waterpik have flooded the shelves of dentist offices and retailers. While their popularity is unquestionable, does Waterpik remove plaque or clean your…
How to Convey Dominance While Smiling
Photo: ChocoPie (Shutterstock) “I never smile if I can help it,” Dunder Mifflin Assistant (to the) Regional Manager Dwight Schrute tells the camera in an episode of The Office. “Showing…
Should You Be Scraping Your Tongue Every Day?
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) You may floss, brush morning and night, get twice-yearly cleanings, and use mouthwash at the right time. But, are you also scraping your tongue? If not, you…
Have We All Been Using Mouthwash at the Wrong Time?
Photo: Ju Jae-young (Shutterstock) Based on an unscientific survey of my husband, largest WhatsApp chat, and everyone I work with, 100% of respondents use mouthwash after brushing. But common wisdom…