Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

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 ...

It’s strong, it’s stretchy, it’s lightweight. Sometimes, after a dentist’s visit, it’s even free—and it can do a lot more than prevent cavities and halitosis. Turns out, dental floss isn’t just for ...