You know the drill: Floss every day for better oral health. But some people get better results with a water flosser than with string dental floss. And, if you think there's a chance it might help you ...

For many people, flossing their teeth is a hated task – right up there with taking out the garbage and cleaning the bathroom. It tends to be one of those daily chores that people neglect and then feel ...

Flossing does far more than remove food stuck between teeth. Biologically, flossing disrupts plaque biofilm, a sticky ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...

Is a water flosser or traditional floss better for interdental cleaning? There’s more to a healthy mouth than just a white smile. Your teeth are a reflection of your overall health, which is why oral ...

That string of dental floss sitting in your bathroom drawer might be more important than you think. While most people associate flossing with keeping their pearly whites clean and bright, research ...

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The American Dental Hygienists' Association recommends that people floss daily as part of their oral health routine, but studies have shown only about 1 in 5 do so. In a survey of U.S. adults ...

Ask most health care professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count, about 50 ...

Flossing protects your brain, as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers are ...

There are many established, regularly parodied cultural differences between France and the US: style, portion sizes, attitudes towards picking up after your dog. But there’s another – possibly ...