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, ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. ­— When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose ...

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, ...