We all know that daily flossing is core to good oral hygiene. But did you know some dental flosses may be made with ingredients that pose risks to your health, or the planet’s? To help identify those ...

If your New Year’s resolution involved flossing, you may want to do your homework on what brand to buy before you stock up. According to a study conducted by the Silent Spring Institute and Public ...

Full disclosure: I used to be a person who never flossed. Even though I went to the dentist consistently and heard the speech every time about flossing, I just never did it. I hated how the string ...

Flossing is the best way to remove food particles and dental plaque from the tight spaces between your teeth, and when left in place, this bacteria can cause cavities between teeth, gingivitis, and ...

Dental floss and oral irrigators are two of the most common tools for cleaning your teeth. But which one provides the best cleaning results? Dental floss is a traditional method used to remove plaque ...

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 out, dental floss isn’t just for ...

There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. No matter how annoying you find it, using something — be it string floss, picks or a water flosser — to get plaque (a ...

To floss correctly, gently glide the floss up and down against both sides of each tooth. As the floss reaches your gums, curve the floss at the base of the tooth to form a C shape. Flossing is an ...

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce the vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. The testing found that the new ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global dental floss market is projected to grow to USD 4,169.18 million by 2021, at a CAGR of more than 5% over the forecast period, according to Technavio’s latest report ...

We reviewed 17 dental flosses to find safe and sustainable options. Plus tips on shopping safer. Some dental floss is coated ...