Do your patients continue to ask if they have to floss? U.S. researchers looked at the evidence for flossing and offered seven strategies for talking about it with your patients. In an editorial ...

That string of dental floss sitting in your bathroom drawer might be more important than you think. While most people associate flossing with keeping their pearly whites clean and bright, research ...

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 ...

Regular flossing plays a crucial role in your dental hygiene. When you skip flossing, plaque can build up between your teeth and along your gumline. Over time, this can increase your risk of tooth ...

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 ...

A little flossing may go a long way for your cardiovascular health. Recent research suggests that daily flossing can noticeably reduce people’s risk from stroke. Scientists at the University of South ...

The latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has given the brushoff to some ...

Julie Rezk does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

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 ...

Reporting from 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.