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 ...

Do you floss before brushing? You’re doing something right, experts say, because it can be easier to remove bigger pieces of debris from your teeth before going in with a brush. That said, dentist Dr.

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 ...

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Dentists explain why brushing and flossing are both important for clean and healthy teeth. Many experts say flossing first ...

This story is adapted from a Life Kit newsletter. Subscribe to get more helpful tips to make life better. Flossing is one of those things that you have to do but don't want to be asked about, ...

To floss correctly, gently glide the floss up and down against both sides of each tooth. As the floss reaches your gums, curve the floss at the base of the tooth to form a C shape. Flossing is an ...

“If the floss smells bad, it might indicate plaque buildup with bacteria accumulation, food impaction or gum inflammation,” ...

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 ...