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 ...

Flossing correctly involves wrapping the floss around the front of your tooth in a C shape. Most people just push the floss in and out of the gaps between teeth, but this isn't as effective. Be sure ...

Dental braces provide many health benefits for the 4 million Americans who wear them. They can also make it more difficult to care for your teeth. These challenges can be blamed on the wire that runs ...

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 federal government, ...

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 ...

When it comes to dental hygiene, it’s important to develop a routine that best suits your needs. A toothbrush alone won’t clean sufficiently in the spaces between your teeth. Here’s how using a ...

In early August 2016, a news story emerged and quickly became enormously popular: dental floss, scourge of dentist visitors everywhere, is apparently useless. The original Associated Press story was ...

Brushing alone isn't enough to remove dental plaque from your teeth. Diligent teeth brushing only removes about 60% of the plaque. That’s why the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests flossing ...

If you’re looking to increase your mobility and possibly enhance recovery after a strenuous workout or athletic event, you may want to consider voodoo flossing. Also known as muscle flossing or tissue ...

Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's The ...