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 ...
A new investigation by Consumer Reports and Made Safe finds some surprising and potentially harmful chemicals lurking in some of the more popular floss brands. Consumer Reports: Choose a floss without ...
In a world where health advice comes from so-called experts on Instagram and Tiktok, it’s increasingly more difficult to know what’s true and what’s not. It’s also likely you’ve recently come across a ...
Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities ...
WE HAVE A LOOK AT WHAT THE TESTING REVEALED ABOUT SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR BRANDS. EVEN IF WE DON’T FOLLOW IT, WE ALL KNOW THE ADVICE FROM DENTISTS. FLOSSING IS THE GAME CHANGER. FLOSSING MAKES A HUGE ...
It should go without saying, but brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash are pretty essential. Each performs a unique function and plays an important role in proper oral hygiene. However, dentists say ...
Flossing is the best way to remove food particles and dental plaque from the tight spaces between your teeth, and when left in place, this bacteria can cause cavities between teeth, gingivitis, and ...
Of all the daily habits we’re told to do, flossing is often the first to get skipped. While brushing twice a day feels non-negotiable, fitting in that extra step to clean between your teeth can feel ...
Flu shot season is around the corner, and while injections remain the most common form of vaccination, scientists are working hard to find other ways to deliver inoculations that don’t involve shoving ...
Prepare for a new flossophy. Dental floss has long been used to remove food particles, plaque and bacteria that a toothbrush can’t reach. Now, university researchers have demonstrated a new purpose ...