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 ...

We’ve all heard it before: Flossing helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease, which can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. And yet, two-thirds of Americans still aren’t flossing daily. If it ...

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 ...

SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first electronic flosser to make flossing easier and more effective is launching November 18, 2022, by State Dental, Inc. Designed by a dentist, the ...

Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now. The pick, ...

Beneficial bacteria living on our tongues and cheeks can actually help fight the buildup of plaque. Toothpaste might one day harness our body's own tools against tooth decay. Since 2009, scientists ...

Following the recent heated controversy over the scientific merits of flossing, DrBicuspid.com queried its informed readers to get their input about the issue. "Plaque control is considered the holy ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When hygienist Carol Trudel talked about flossing with one of her patients Wednesday morning, he asked if he could get a pass. His question followed a report by the Associated Press ...