sign commonly found in dental offices states “You don’t have to floss all of your teeth, only the ones you want to keep”. This saying does contain a grain of truth. Most adults have teeth that fit ...

A recent study, purporting to show that “toxic” chemicals from some types of dental floss are ending up in the flossers' bloodstream, does not actually provide evidence for the claim. So don’t give up ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — You brush your teeth hopefully once or twice a day. But do you also floss your teeth and gums? Not enough of us do. Whether you use the standard string variety or something ...

The American Dental Association recommends daily between-teeth cleaning using floss or another interdental cleaner may help prevent cavities and gum disease. But a new study suggests certain types of ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be ...

As we were putting together today's Daily Dose story about brushing your teeth, a very observant fan of the dental arts asked why we hadn't included anything about flossing. It's a great point, ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities and gum disease. Using ...

There was a time, not long ago, when I did not floss with any regularity. Eventually, it caught up with me and I’ve been dealing with the consequences (which, to date, have included multiple fillings ...