Here's how to make your oral hygiene routine more effective.

For many people, flossing their teeth is a hated task – right up there with taking out the garbage and cleaning the bathroom. It tends to be one of those daily chores that people neglect and then feel ...

When it comes to maintaining oral hygiene, brushing often takes the spotlight, but the critical role of flossing cannot be overstated. Flossing is an effective preventive measure against gum disease, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know you should brush teeth twice and floss once a day at a minimum to keep your teeth clean and ...

Brushing alone isn't enough to remove dental plaque from your teeth. Diligent teeth brushing only removes about 60% of the plaque. That’s why the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests flossing ...

There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. No matter how annoying you find it, using something — be it string floss, picks or a water flosser — to get plaque (a ...

Does anyone actually enjoy flossing? I floss every night before bed, but I’ll be honest: My main motivation behind my strict commitment to daily flossing is that I’m scared of the dentist. I’d do ...