Toothbrushes, floss, retainers, toothpaste and more can release microplastics. Dentists and engineers explain if they’re safe ...

From twice-a-day brushing to using mouthwash, we do a lot to keep our teeth squeaky clean and sparkling. Another dental habit you don't want to skimp on is flossing—it's so important to our long-term ...

There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. That’s because using floss is an important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy, along with brushing with fluoride ...

It’s bad enough that your dental health hangs by such a slender thread. But how do you tell which thread — floss, actually — is best? There is flavored floss, waxed floss, precut floss, even floss ...

sign commonly found in dental offices states “You don’t have to floss all of your teeth, only the ones you want to keep”. This saying does contain a grain of truth. Most adults have teeth that fit ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Flossing doesn’t just keep your teeth clean and gums healthy, it also helps to prevent bad breath and may even protect your heart ...

Dental floss helps to prevent gum disease by getting rid of pieces of food and plaque from between your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance made of bacteria. If it builds up, the bacteria can irritate ...