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 ...

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Dental floss helps to prevent gum disease by getting rid of pieces of food and plaque from between your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance made of bacteria. If it builds up, the bacteria can irritate ...

I won’t be wrong if I say that most of us do not brush twice daily, that said, I also won’t be wrong to say that we also don’t floss. I honestly won’t fault anyone until a few months ago, I also ...

Flossing correctly involves wrapping the floss around the front of your tooth in a C shape. Most people just push the floss in and out of the gaps between teeth, but this isn't as effective. Be sure ...

Dental floss and oral irrigators are two of the most common tools for cleaning your teeth. But which one provides the best cleaning results? Dental floss is a traditional method used to remove plaque ...

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 ...

A new investigation by Consumer Reports and Made Safe finds some surprising and potentially harmful chemicals lurking in some of the more popular floss brands. Consumer Reports: Choose a floss without ...