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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

It's National Children's Dental Health Month and one local dentist offers some creative solutions. Kids should start flossing as soon as their teeth start to grow in and make contact. "Once you see no ...

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.

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

Good oral hygiene is essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, preventing cavities, and ensuring fresh breath. Brushing and flossing properly can make all the difference in your oral health.

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 ...

The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday provided their 240,000 employees with detailed instructions on how to use a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss to keep their teeth clean. In a blog post in ...

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 ...