Toothbrushes, floss, retainers, toothpaste and more can release microplastics. Dentists and engineers explain if they’re safe ...

In today’s fast-paced world, chronic stress has become a silent epidemic. It drives long-term health issues ranging from cardiovascular disease and immune dysfunction to depression and anxiety. Adults ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities and gum disease. Using ...

Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now. The pick, ...

A new device could soon change how people track their stress—and all it takes is flossing your teeth. Developed by researchers at Tufts University, this innovative dental floss does more than clean ...

Going to the dentist is a twice-yearly activity that many people fear, but for some reason, I’m one of the few who actually looks forward to it. Perhaps it’s because I have excellent oral hygiene ...

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. The testing found that the new ...

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. The testing found that the new ...