From twice-a-day brushing to using mouthwash, we do a lot to keep our teeth squeaky clean and sparkling. Another dental habit you don't want to skimp on is flossing—it's so important to our long-term ...

The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday provided their 240,000 employees with detailed instructions on how to use a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss to keep their teeth clean. In a blog post in ...

You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities and gum disease. Using 18 inches of floss, gently clean between each tooth. You may choose alternatives to string floss, such as water ...

It's not hard to perform the basics of a healthy dental routine, but patients still have a hard time with one step in ...

I’m an adult, of course, I know how to brush my teeth. That’s what most of us think. After all, it’s something we’ve done every day since childhood, so surely we’ve mastered it by now. But when we ...

BRUSHING your teeth should be second nature, but missing just one clean a day could be a deadly mistake. Almost a third of ...

Brushing up on your dental hygiene at home could keep you healthier for longer. A recent poll found that Americans admit to skipping brushing their teeth 5 times a week. Oral health is a window to ...

You know flossing is important, but there are many tools out there to do the job. Is string floss really better than ...

Less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the more obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but did you know it could also lower your risk of heart disease? "There are a lot of studies ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from ...

For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new national survey released today reveals more than a quarter (27 percent) of U.S. adults admit they lie to their dentist about how often they floss their teeth.