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, ...

Flossing your teeth leaves your mouth feeling clean and refreshed, so imagine how good it would feel if you could do the same thing to your brain. Even though you can’t literally get in there with ...

If you've barely touched your string floss, a water flosser may be your best bet. When only about one-third of American adults floss daily, skipping flossing isn't as harmless as it seems. Flossing, ...

Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, explains how flossing can impact overall health. Health beyond teeth Interdental cleaning, including ...

Don’t worry — unlike teeth flossing, brain flossing doesn’t involve making false promises to your healthcare provider. “Brain flossing is a mental wellbeing phenomenon inspired by the idea of ...

Of all the daily habits we’re told to do, flossing is often the first to get skipped. While brushing twice a day feels non-negotiable, fitting in that extra step to clean between your teeth can feel ...

We all know that when it comes to hygiene, flossing can feel like a chore. But by flossing, you remove plaque, which in turn prevents bacterial changes that lead to gum disease. Many of the dentists I ...

Oral hygiene is often discussed in terms of maintaining a beautiful smile and avoiding cavities, but its benefits extend far beyond the mouth. One of the most significant yet often overlooked aspects ...

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 are ...