Dentists explain why brushing and flossing are both important for clean and healthy teeth. Many experts say flossing first ...

Aging dental bridges are a maintenance headache and a recipe for oral-health disaster. They are difficult to floss, often decay, and require replacement with longer bridges. According to the American ...

Dental Bridges are a popular prosthetic-cosmetic solution if you have missing teeth. They usually consist of a pontic or full tooth in the centre with two crowns on either side which are supported on ...

PITTSBURGH, July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I couldn't find an easy to use flosser for those with dental appliances such as bridges, so I invented this." said an inventor, from Whitestown, Ind., "so I ...

You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. Credit...Jens Mortensen for The ...

HOLMDEL, N.J. (AP) — It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there's little proof that flossing works. Still, ...

Tooth loss is extremely common. It’s estimated that 69 percent of adults 35 to 44 have lost at least one adult tooth. By age 74, about a quarter of Americans lose all of their adult teeth. When you ...

Dental Flossing: If you want to enjoy excellent dental health and fresh breath, you need to look beyond brushing just the front and back surfaces of your teeth. What you need is additional cleaning ...