Daily flossing is ideal, but is it necessary? We break down the latest research on flossing frequency, timing, and what's ...

Flossing improperly probably beats not flossing at all. But going about flossing the wrong way prevents you from getting the ...

“Brain flossing is a mental wellbeing phenomenon inspired by the idea of cleansing your mind, much like flossing cleans your teeth,” Uladzimir Seuruk, founder and CEO of the health and ...

The flossing techniques and tips your dentist might not have told you. The technique, timing and frequency of flossing may play a role in helping to maintain good oral health, some experts said.

Flossing helps avoid issues like gum disease, cavities and bad breath, especially when you also brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste, says Dr. Edmond Hewlett, a professor at the University ...

And yes, you need both brushing and flossing to get your teeth totally clean, said Dr. Rocio B. Quinonez, associate dean for curriculum at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams ...

As Tang notes, flossing picks are not the most effective method of cleaning teeth at the gum level. Its small, straight piece of floss cannot form to the curves of teeth to clean them thoroughly.

Flossing is associated with a 22% lower risk of clot-caused stroke, and a 44% lower risk of a stroke caused by blood clots traveling from the heart, results show.

Flossing is recommended as soon as children have two teeth that touch. In most cases, teeth will touch by 2 or 3 years of age. Most children need help flossing until they’re at least 8 years old.

Flossing can be difficult for some people to master, especially if their hands shake or they have limited movement. It can also be more time-consuming than using a Waterpik, ...