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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Scientists have discovered that flossing between your teeth could one day help vaccinate you. By targeting a uniquely permeable gum tissue called the junctional epithelium, this new method stimulates ...

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 ...

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 ...