From twice-a-day brushing to using mouthwash, we do a lot to keep our teeth squeaky clean and sparkling. Another dental habit you don't want to skimp on is flossing—it's so important to our long-term ...

There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. No matter how annoying you find it, using something — be it string floss, picks or a water flosser — to get plaque (a ...

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If you're anything like us, you've got at least one container of floss in your medicine cabinet and maybe another in your purse or glove compartment. After all, you never know when you're going to ...

You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities and gum disease. Using 18 inches of floss, gently clean between each tooth. You may choose alternatives to string floss, such as water ...

Flossing is a core part of any daily oral health routine, and there are a lot of tools out there that claim to do the job. So, does it matter if you clean between your teeth with string floss or ...

A dentist has shared an alternative tool for cleaning between your teeth for those who find flossing challenging. Dr. Rhona Eskander from Chelsea Dental Clinic has taken to social media to recommend ...

I haven’t had braces since ninth grade, but I still maintain one vestige of that painful period of orthodontia: a permanent retainer that’s fused to the back of my bottom front teeth. I try to be ...

If you need a quick and easy way to clean the area between your teeth, they might work in a pinch. But unless you’re using several of them in one flossing and going below the gum line in a precise ...

Most couples who have been together for a long time will tell you each partner has habits that drive the other nuts. It’s usually over the simplest things. How a tube of toothpaste is squeezed. How ...