Brushing the teeth may make the smile bright, but when it comes to oral health, there’s more that needs to be done. The tiny spaces between the teeth are difficult for toothbrushes to reach, making ...

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - It’s not a traditional classroom subject, but a teacher in Whiteville has a lesson plan her students can benefit from for life. Dana Hemminger, a Pre-K through second-grade ...

Can flossing reduce the risk of tooth decay? When you take a close look at the evidence, it’s not quite as straightforward as you may think. “How often do you floss your teeth?” It’s a question almost ...

Brushing and flossing are both important for your oral health. Both should be done together. “Flossing and brushing isn’t really an either/or equation for optimum health,” explains Ann Laurent, DDS, ...

Flossing is a vital yet often overlooked part of daily oral hygiene. While brushing cleans the surface of teeth, flossing reaches tight spaces between teeth and beneath the gumline, where plaque and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know you should brush teeth twice and floss once a day at a minimum to keep your teeth clean and ...

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. You know the drill — you’re supposed to floss at ...

Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing ...