A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, ...

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 ...

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

We're going to unpack how to floss your teeth with tips from experts and advice on what to avoid for the best results. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

You know flossing is important, but there are many tools out there to do the job. Is string floss really better than interdental brushes? Dentists weigh in.

For many people, flossing their teeth is a hated task – right up there with taking out the garbage and cleaning the bathroom. It tends to be one of those daily chores that people neglect and then feel ...

Of all the daily habits we’re told to do, flossing is often the first to get skipped. While brushing twice a day feels non-negotiable, fitting in that extra step to clean between your teeth can feel ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dentist explains why it's important to floss at the right time of day.

I won’t be wrong if I say that most of us do not brush twice daily, that said, I also won’t be wrong to say that we also don’t floss. I honestly won’t fault anyone until a few months ago, I also ...