Brushing is only one component of good oral hygiene. Here’s how cleaning between your teeth may prevent several health issues ...

Dentists reveal how the order in which you do dental care tasks can impact the health of your teeth and your overall body.

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 ...

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 ...

The technique, timing and frequency of flossing may play a role in helping to maintain good oral health, some experts said. Is it true that your tooth shape and other things may dictate how you’re ...

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 ...

Less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the more obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but did you know it could also lower your risk of heart disease? "There are a lot of studies ...

Flossing is considered as a cornerstone for effective oral health. Dentists recognize flossing as a practice that prevents gum disease, cavities and even systemic health issues. However, it is ...

You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. Credit...Jens Mortensen for The ...

Unless you're a perfect, rule-following model citizen, you've likely been chastised before for not flossing your teeth. But a recent investigative report by the Associated Press is calling everything ...

A Waterpik (also known as a dental water jet) is a brand of water flosser or oral irrigator that sprays water to remove food from between your teeth. Water flossers may be a good option for people who ...