Flossing is the healthy habit most of us love to hate. In survey after survey, Americans report dismal rates for consistent daily flossing—and they also admit lying to their dentists about it. But ...

The most surprising news in science this week may be that there's little good evidence to back up the claim that flossing is good for you. Writing for the Associated Press, reporter Jeff Donn laid out ...

Flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral health. Brushing your teeth only cleans 3 of the 5 visible surfaces on the tooth (the top, the front, and the back). Flossing takes care of the ...

When it comes to brushing and flossing your teeth, chances are you don’t think twice about the order in which you do it. If you make time for both, that’s all that should matter, right? Not quite. As ...

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 ...

First, I rinse my mouth, to loosen low-hanging fruit, and then spit out these easy spoils. Then the proper excavation begins. By Wayne Koestenbaum Flossing is a game I take seriously. I would rather ...

Dear Reader: You’re referring to an article published by The Associated Press last summer, which revealed that the studies cited by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of ...

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 regularly helps to reduce the risk of gum disease, which in turn can lower systemic inflammation. Poor oral hygiene is linked with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, poor gut health ...

In honor of National Flossing Day, November 25, the National Flossing Council (NFC) has released a white paper debunking two studies that claim only professional flossing is effective. An NFC inquiry ...