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

Regular flossing plays a crucial role in your dental hygiene. When you skip flossing, plaque can build up between your teeth and along your gumline. Over time, this can increase your risk of tooth ...

HOLMDEL, N.J. — 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, the ...

Maintaining healthy teeth is a crucial aspect of overall health, yet many people overlook the importance of flossing. While brushing twice a day is a common practice, flossing often falls by the ...

Flossing is considered as a cornerstone for effective oral health. Dentists recognize flossing as a practice that prevents gum disease, cavities and even systemic health issues. However, it is ...

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 ...

When it comes to maintaining oral hygiene, brushing often takes the spotlight, but the critical role of flossing cannot be overstated. Flossing is an effective preventive measure against gum disease, ...

Every American is taught that flossing—along with brushing and bi-annual dentist visits—is essential to oral health. That’s also the stance taken by the American Dental Association (ADA); by cleaning ...

A Waterpik (also known as a dental water jet) is a brand of water flosser or oral irrigator that sprays water to remove food from between your teeth. Water flossers may be a good option for people who ...

Unless you're a perfect, rule-following model citizen, you've likely been chastised before for not flossing your teeth. But a recent investigative report by the Associated Press is calling everything ...