Dental plaque is a sticky layer of bacteria that forms on your teeth. These bacteria can cause cavities, gum inflammation, ...

o you say you’ve tried flossing and just can’t get the hang of it. Or perhaps you don’t have the physical dexterity to hold and manipulate the floss with your fingers. Flossing is still important, so ...

We start this week with two studies that examined the building blocks of oral health. What if there were a way you could help your patients remember to follow your recommendations about brushing their ...

Do your patients continue to ask if they have to floss? U.S. researchers looked at the evidence for flossing and offered seven strategies for talking about it with your patients. In an editorial ...

You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better. Credit...Jens Mortensen for The ...

Flossing and brushing your teeth regularly are both important for your dental hygiene. For maximum benefit, floss before you brush. You don’t have to be told the importance of good dental hygiene.

Flossing helps protect against gingivitis, which is a prominent issue in America, he said. If you don’t floss, gingivitis can ...

Every American is taught that flossing—along with brushing and bi-annual dentist visits—is essential to oral health. That’s also the stance taken by the American Dental Association (ADA); by cleaning ...

Brushing twice and flossing once a day not only keeps your teeth clean and breath fresh but also benefits your overall health ...

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. “We aimed to determine which oral hygiene ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than protect against cavities. A new study suggests it could lower the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats. Researchers found that regular ...