Brushing alone can’t protect your teeth completely. Here's the importance of flossing and mouthwash in oral care, how they prevent cavities and gum disease, and why a complete dental hygiene routine ...

While you brush your teeth every day, that’s only part of good dental care. Your toothbrush misses the tight spaces between ...

You’ve heard it a million times before: The key to good oral health is regular brushing. But even if you brush, gargle mouthwash, and scrape your tongue, plaque and bacteria can still linger in and ...

You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. Credit...Jens Mortensen for The ...

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 your teeth can sometimes feel like a chore. In fact, one survey found 14% of people would rather clean a toilet than floss their teeth. But experts say it’s important for your dental health ...

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 ...

GROWING up in Zimbabwe, I witnessed much pride we take in our warm, welcoming smiles. However, I also saw the pain and problems that can hide behind them. When it comes to taking care of our teeth, ...