Tooth flossing is routinely advised by dental practitioners; however, less is known about the recommended flossing technique. Why is tooth flossing recommended? The oral cavity provides an ideal ...

The video features two clips of a woman flossing her teeth, showcasing: ‘How people think you should floss’ and ‘How to actually floss.’ In the first clip, the woman guides the floss between her teeth ...

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Flossing and brushing your teeth regularly are both important for your dental hygiene. For maximum benefit, floss before you brush. You don’t have to be told the importance of good dental hygiene.

I saw a tweet (well, post on X) in which someone advised, “only floss the teeth you want to keep”. I reached for the minty spool pretty swiftly after reading that. But, after viewing a TikTok post ...

I’m ashamed to admit it, but I don’t floss my teeth as much as I should. I’ve written several oral care stories for CNN Underscored and talked to enough dentists to know that flossing should be a ...

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 ...