There's no getting around flossing. It's an important step in helping decrease plaque build-up. But is there a more effective way to clean your teeth than using string floss? Well, for many people, ...

There's nothing like jamming a waxed piece of string between your tightest molars and sliding it back and forth. And who doesn't do that once a day, just as the dentist prescribes? Well, a lot of us.

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 ...

We all know that brushing out teeth at least twice a day is vital to keeping strong teeth and disease-free gums. But whether to floss or not has become a hot topic for debate. When health officials in ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Flossing daily is crucial to removing disease-causing plaque but many choose to skip the important habit ...

To floss or not to floss, that is suddenly the question. For decades, the federal government and dentists have recommended flossing daily to prevent cavities and gum disease. Now the evidence for ...