Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, ...

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This story is adapted from a Life Kit newsletter. Subscribe to get more helpful tips to make life better. Flossing is one of those things that you have to do but don't want to be asked about, ...

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 federal government, ...

Do you floss before brushing? You’re doing something right, experts say, because it can be easier to remove bigger pieces of debris from your teeth before going in with a brush. That said, dentist Dr.

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 ...

In a world where health advice comes from so-called experts on Instagram and Tiktok, it’s increasingly more difficult to know what’s true and what’s not. It’s also likely you’ve recently come across a ...

To floss correctly, gently glide the floss up and down against both sides of each tooth. As the floss reaches your gums, curve the floss at the base of the tooth to form a C shape. Flossing is an ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities ...

As the term “water flosser” implies, these devices use a stream of water to remove plaque and food from your gums and teeth. Waterpiks (and other brands of water flossers) use a motor and pump system ...