Flossing does far more than remove food stuck between teeth. Biologically, flossing disrupts plaque biofilm, a sticky ...

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 ...

If you’re looking to increase your mobility and possibly enhance recovery after a strenuous workout or athletic event, you may want to consider voodoo flossing. Also known as muscle flossing or tissue ...

In early August 2016, a news story emerged and quickly became enormously popular: dental floss, scourge of dentist visitors everywhere, is apparently useless. The original Associated Press story was ...

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 ...

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People who flossed also had a lower risk of afib (irregular heartbeat), according to preliminary data from a new study. Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial ...

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 ...

Dental braces provide many health benefits for the 4 million Americans who wear them. They can also make it more difficult to care for your teeth. These challenges can be blamed on the wire that runs ...

Dr. Mastroianni is an experimental psychologist and the author of the science blog Experimental History. I don’t floss. This makes me, as my dentists always seem to imply, a naughty boy, a disgusting ...