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 ...

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 ...

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We reviewed 17 dental flosses to find safe and sustainable options. Plus tips on shopping safer. Some dental floss is coated with substances that make it easier to slide between teeth, notably PFAS, a ...

Flossing is the best way to remove food particles and dental plaque from the tight spaces between your teeth, and when left in place, this bacteria can cause cavities between teeth, gingivitis, and ...

HOLMDEL, N.J. (AP) — 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, ...

Brushing and flossing are both important for your oral health. Both should be done together. “Flossing and brushing isn’t really an either/or equation for optimum health,” explains Ann Laurent, DDS, ...