If you’re prone to ingrown nails, you’ve probably wondered how to remove an ingrown toenail yourself. After all, doing so can save you a trip to the doctor and prevent complications like infection.

We reviewed 17 dental flosses to find safe and sustainable options. Plus tips on shopping safer. Some dental floss is coated with substances that make it easier to slide between teeth, notably PFAS, a ...

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

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 ...

For many people, flossing their teeth is a hated task – right up there with taking out the garbage and cleaning the bathroom. It tends to be one of those daily chores that people neglect and then feel ...

It’s the perennial oral-health question: How often should you floss? Some people do it three times a day. Some do it whenever they remember. And others only do it a few times after a dentist visit, ...

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 ...

If your New Year’s resolution involved flossing, you may want to do your homework on what brand to buy before you stock up. According to a study conducted by the Silent Spring Institute and Public ...

"You have to floss your teeth every day, because plaque builds up in 24 hours," Sands said, adding that the American Dental Association guidelines agree that that's the minimum. Twice a day would be ...