A look at the nuances of brushing, interdental cleaning, and why a healthy mouth requires personalized guidance.

That is, until the water flosser came along. These oral irrigators started off as niche devices found in dentists’ offices, ...

Dentists talk about the importance of brushing and flossing, and in which order — plus more health tips from the One Small Thing newsletter ...

Flossing is considered as a cornerstone for effective oral health. Dentists recognize flossing as a practice that prevents ...

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 ...

Understand the possible reasons behind bad-smelling floss—and how to get rid of the smell when flossing, according to dentists. Your Typical Household Cleaners Won’t Get Rid of Norovirus—Here’s What ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be ...

dentist at Sachs Family Dentistry and chief cinical officer of Freedom Technologies Group L.L.C. But for those who experience tooth or gum pain (upwards of 12 percent of people, research suggests), ...

If your gums bleed when you floss, it may be a sign of gingevitis. PeopleImages/Getty Images If your gums bleed when you floss, it could be because you haven't flossed in a while. Not regularly ...