Would you rather wait in line at the DMV or do your taxes than floss your teeth? You're not alone. Only one in three Americans floss every day, and 20% don't floss at all. Trust us, we get it — ...

That’s why dentists strongly recommend flossing, too, ideally once a day. Keeping up with these flossing recommendations can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know you should brush teeth twice and floss once a day at a minimum to keep your teeth clean and ...

Less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the more obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but did you know it could also lower your risk of heart disease? "There are a lot of studies ...

I won’t be wrong if I say that most of us do not brush twice daily, that said, I also won’t be wrong to say that we also don’t floss. I honestly won’t fault anyone until a few months ago, I also ...

DETROIT – What is the best way to clean between your teeth? We are talking about flossing, using an interdental brush or pick, or using a WaterPik. I really want to be clear about this because what I ...

Interfaith Dental executive director Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi showed the proper way parents should teach kids to brush and floss their teeth and talked about the link between oral health and ...

I’m an adult, of course, I know how to brush my teeth. That’s what most of us think. After all, it’s something we’ve done every day since childhood, so surely we’ve mastered it by now. But when we ...

Brushing up on your dental hygiene at home could keep you healthier for longer. A recent poll found that Americans admit to skipping brushing their teeth 5 times a week. Oral health is a window to ...

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Many people have a standard routine before they go to work or as they’re getting ready for bed: Brush, floss, then use mouthwash. Mouthwash is a relatively recent invention. While early forms of a ...

Building healthy dental habits is essential for preventing tooth decay and gum disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that tooth decay, or cavities, is one of the most ...