There’s no shortage of hacks, snacks, and habits that purportedly help you stay healthier for longer. But while we’re busy chasing cutting-edge upgrades—from cold plunges and greens powders to living ...

Gum disease can lead to heart issues. Gum disease can increase risk of heart disease if left untreated. "Plaque...can trigger inflammation and allow harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream," warns ...

Flossing is a core part of any daily oral health routine, and there are a lot of tools out there that claim to do the job. So, does it matter if you clean between your teeth with string floss or ...

You likely know the advice to brush your teeth twice a day, but the same level of care should be given to flossing too. Dislodging food and sticky, bacteria-containing plaque that’s lodged between ...

Flossing is considered as a cornerstone for effective oral health. Dentists recognize flossing as a practice that prevents gum disease, cavities and even systemic health issues. However, it is ...

Brushing twice daily is recommended by most dentists in order to control the buildup of plaque, the clingy bacterial biofilm that sticks to the surfaces of your teeth. However, did you know, it is not ...

Scientists have discovered that flossing between your teeth could one day help vaccinate you. By targeting a uniquely permeable gum tissue called the junctional epithelium, this new method stimulates ...

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about three in four children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it ...

Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene. A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a day is an essential part of any oral health routine. But it might also one day protect other parts of the body as scientists have created a novel, needle-free ...

Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, explains how flossing can impact overall health. Health beyond teeth Interdental cleaning, including ...

Don’t worry — unlike teeth flossing, brain flossing doesn’t involve making false promises to your healthcare provider. “Brain flossing is a mental wellbeing phenomenon inspired by the idea of ...