Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I’m a recent flossing convert. For years I never flossed, but now I use these handy dental picks daily, and my teeth and gums look ...

Flossing can be one of those inevitable life tasks that feels both laborious and thankless. This is especially true if either no matter how hard you try, you can’t get all the food between your teeth ...

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Water flossers have become a popular tool for people looking to improve their at-home dental care routine. Wondering if they’re just a gimmick? Don’t. Dentists generally recommend them — especially if ...

A Spokane-based startup has developed a product that it says will be a game changer for preventing cavities and gum disease. Slate Dental Inc. earlier this month launched the Slate electric flosser, a ...

There’s no doubt that dental hygiene is important. As healthcare has advanced, we’ve learned that brushing our teeth isn’t enough to keep our teeth and gums healthy in the long term. Taking care of ...

Despite recommendations from the American Dental Association to floss daily, research has found that only about 30% of American adults actually engage in the practice. But trendy interdental cleaners ...

The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to ensure clean and healthy teeth and gums. However, 32% of Americans don’t floss at all and only 68% only floss at least once ...

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 ...

Flossing is one of those daily habits that everyone knows they should do, yet so many people skip it simply because it's uncomfortable, awkward, or just plain annoying. Traditional string floss can ...