A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Keeping your smile at its best means maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Flossing is an important part of a good oral hygiene routine, removing food ...

For many people, flossing their teeth is a hated task – right up there with taking out the garbage and cleaning the bathroom. It tends to be one of those daily chores that people neglect and ...

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know the best ways to ...

Flossing is a really important step if you’re interested in keeping your teeth in your mouth. Not sure how to floss properly? Here's how to do it.

According to dentists, you should brush, floss and use mouthwash — in that order. Plus, get more tips on how to prevent cavaties and other dental issues.

“If you avoid flossing, you may find staining and calculus deposits between the teeth builds up quickly,” she added. Flossing is only beneficial if you do it properly, experts warn.

Flossing your teeth consistently will help keep your mouth fresh and your teeth and gums healthy, preventing cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss.

“But the standard message we give everyone — brush and floss — doesn’t work anymore.” To better clean between her teeth, Ms. VanGuilder has replaced her floss with tiny scrubbers called interdental ...

DETROIT – What is the best way to clean between your teeth? We are talking about flossing, using an interdental brush or pick, or using a WaterPik. I really want to be clear about this because ...

Flossing your teeth removes food trapped between them and eliminates the bacterial film that forms on your teeth before it becomes plaque. Most people don't floss regularly or neglect flossing ...