Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Hopefully you already know that you should brush your teeth at least twice per ...

It’s the perennial oral-health question: How often should you floss? Some people do it three times a day. Some do it whenever they remember. And others only do it a few times after a dentist visit, ...

How often should you floss? Brushing and flossing should be part of any daily oral health routine, but how often should you do it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. No matter how annoying you find it, using something — be it string floss, picks or a water flosser — to get plaque (a ...

Flossing correctly involves wrapping the floss around the front of your tooth in a C shape. Most people just push the floss in and out of the gaps between teeth, but this isn't as effective. Be sure ...

Just like showering and shaving, flossing, at least at surface level, is an innate task — something we’re shown a few times and learn for life. However, based on a few memorable (and seemingly ...

Cleaning and flossing your teeth when you have braces is vitally important to your smile and your health. Flossing, or using wax-covered thread to clean between teeth, scrubs the hard-to-reach places ...

You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities and gum disease. Using 18 inches of floss, gently clean between each tooth. You may choose alternatives to string floss, such as water ...

Those regularly chided by their dentists got good news on Tuesday, as the U.S. government acknowledged something to which TIME had brought attention last year: there is little scientific evidence that ...

We all know that daily flossing is core to good oral hygiene. But did you know some dental flosses may be made with ingredients that pose risks to your health, or the planet’s? To help identify those ...

Dental braces provide many health benefits for the 4 million Americans who wear them. They can also make it more difficult to care for your teeth. These challenges can be blamed on the wire that runs ...