Less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the more obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but did you know it could also lower your risk of heart disease? "There are a lot of studies ...

Flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral health. Brushing your teeth only cleans 3 of the 5 visible surfaces on the tooth (the top, the front, and the back). Flossing takes care of the ...

Many people may think that brushing twice a day is already enough. The teeth feel clean, breath seems fresh, and the routine takes only a few minutes, but dentists say brushing alone cannot reach some ...

The most surprising news in science this week may be that there's little good evidence to back up the claim that flossing is good for you. Writing for the Associated Press, reporter Jeff Donn laid out ...

Let’s be real—despite what dentists recommend, many people don’t actually floss every day. But if you’re one of them, you may change your ways after learning about its surprising benefits. We spoke ...

I won’t be wrong if I say that most of us do not brush twice daily, that said, I also won’t be wrong to say that we also don’t floss. I honestly won’t fault anyone until a few months ago, I also ...