You probably already know that flossing and brushing your teeth is essential. But which one should you do first? Dentists say ...

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 ...

A recent study demonstrates that including flossing as part of one's routine oral care can actually help reduce the amount of gum disease-causing bacteria found in the mouth, therefore contributing to ...

HOLMDEL, N.J. (AP) – 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, ...

A few things that should never go down your toilet include cotton pads, hair - and somewhat surprisingly, floss. While these little pieces of string might seem innocent enough to toss in your bowl, it ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

This toothbrush has four cleaning modes that adjust its vibrations, two swappable pieces that change it into a dedicated ...

Oral-B says it has reformulated Glide dental floss to remove PTFE, a material linked to PFAS concerns Earlier studies and lab ...

A robotic microswarm may one day automate the routine of rinsing, brushing, and flossing teeth. A multidisciplinary team developed the technology, which employs a magnetic field to direct the iron ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- Dental floss may prevent toothaches, but it's given jailers plenty of headaches. When a group of New York prisoners sued last month to demand access to dental floss, ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Dental floss may prevent toothaches, but it's given jailers plenty of headaches. When a group of New York prisoners sued last month to demand access to dental floss, officials ...