Flossing between your teeth could one day help vaccinate you. This is according to a new scientific study that shows by targeting a uniquely permeable gum tissue called the junctional epithelium, this ...

Is it true that your tooth shape and other things may dictate how you’re supposed to floss? Dental experts recommend flossing teeth at least once a day, ideally before bed. The goal is to remove food ...

Prepare for a new flossophy. Dental floss has long been used to remove food particles, plaque and bacteria that a toothbrush can’t reach. Now, university researchers have demonstrated a new purpose ...

Tooth flossing is routinely advised by dental practitioners; however, less is known about the recommended flossing technique. Why is tooth flossing recommended? The oral cavity provides an ideal ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Flossing often gets overlooked, but it’s actually crucial for maintaining good dental health. It’s a key part of the routine that ...

Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene. A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually ...

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 ...

Flossing is the healthy habit most of us love to hate. In survey after survey, Americans report dismal rates for consistent daily flossing—and they also admit lying to their dentists about it. But ...

If you're wondering about the best floss or the best Waterpik, you're already way ahead of the curve. Because even though brushing without flossing is the oral-care equivalent of sweeping a bunch of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This gadget is basically a high-powered, super fine water gun, and it claims it can help get all the gunk and food bits out of ...