The technique, timing and frequency of flossing may play a role in helping to maintain good oral health, some experts said. Is it true that your tooth shape and other things may dictate how you ...

Can flossing reduce the risk of heart disease? A doctor has listed the benefits of flossing for heart health in an Instagram ...

Is there a silent killer hiding in your mouth? For one in two older Australians, the answer may be yes. Gum disease often is described as silent because it progresses slowly and insidiously, and ...

For best results, Dr. Ross recommends flossing between each set of teeth 10 to 15 times in an up-and-down motion. You can start from anywhere in the mouth. For each tooth, use a new, clean section ...

R egular flossing is linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, a new study revealed.

But teeth maintenance is more than just brushing, flossing and tongue scraping, says Dr. Mark Burhenne, a dentist based in Sunnyvale, Calif., and the creator of askthedentist.com, a website that ...

Silk floss tends to be less durable and more expensive than plastic floss, but Nudge promises its silk floss ($6.99 for 40 feet) is “the safest non-toxic option you can put in your mouth.” ...

For instance, if you tend to be too tired before bed, floss your teeth in the morning. Start slowly, New York City-based board-certified cosmetic dentist Greg Gelfand told allure earlier this year.

If you were taught to floss your teeth after you brush, don't worry. As long as you're flossing once per day, you're already one step ahead, Dr. Edmond Hewlett , consumer adviser for the ADA and ...

You should be sure to reach all of the spaces between all of your teeth. As far as the choice of floss, he recommends using whatever is most comfortable and convenient for you.

Flossing protects your brain, as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers ...