Flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral health. Brushing your teeth only cleans 3 of the 5 visible surfaces on the tooth (the top, the front, and the back). Flossing takes care of the ...

Let’s be real—despite what dentists recommend, many people don’t actually floss every day. But if you’re one of them, you may change your ways after learning about its surprising benefits. We spoke ...

Many people may think that brushing twice a day is already enough. The teeth feel clean, breath seems fresh, and the routine takes only a few minutes, but dentists say brushing alone cannot reach some ...

The most surprising news in science this week may be that there's little good evidence to back up the claim that flossing is good for you. Writing for the Associated Press, reporter Jeff Donn laid out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You know the drill: Floss every day for better oral health. But some people get better results with a water flosser than with ...