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

Even though a recent report suggested there is no health benefit to flossing, health experts say that you still need to clean in between your teeth. That recent report, from the Associated Press, ...

You know the drill: Floss every day for better oral health. But some people get better results with a water flosser than with string dental floss. And, if you think there's a chance it might help you ...

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, ...

This article is more than 9 years old. The story questioning the benefits of flossing doesn’t actually say that flossing has no benefits. The data, primarily based on a Cochrane review from 2011 and ...

To floss or not to floss, that is suddenly the question. For decades, the federal government and dentists have recommended flossing daily to prevent cavities and gum disease. Now the evidence for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Daily brushing and flossing has become so ingrained in our society ...

Most people brush incorrectly, leading to plaque buildup, irritation to gums, and long-term oral health issues. Dental professionals stress the importance of not only doing your daily oral health ...

The most surprising news in science this week may be that there's little good evidence to back up the claim that flossing is good for you. Writing for the Associated Press, reporter Jeff Donn laid out ...

Edmund R Hewlett, DDS, is a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. He is also the school’s associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Timothy Chase, DMD, ...

Yesterday the Associated Press dropped news that pretty much everyone has been waiting for: Little evidence exists that flossing actually does anything. And so the people collectively threw their ...