"I can literally feel the difference in how clean my teeth feel. It truly feels like I had just gone to the dentist and they ...

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

A study from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine suggests that flossing just once a week may significantly ...

In early August 2016, a news story emerged and quickly became enormously popular: dental floss, scourge of dentist visitors everywhere, is apparently useless. The original Associated Press story was ...

HOLMDEL, N.J. -- It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there's little proof that flossing works. Still, the ...

Share on Pinterest Flossing may be a simple way to lower your risk of certain forms of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. DZ FILM/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, remains ...

It’s one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there’s little proof that flossing works. Still, the federal government, ...

Don’t worry — unlike teeth flossing, brain flossing doesn’t involve making false promises to your healthcare provider. “Brain flossing is a mental wellbeing phenomenon inspired by the idea of ...

Other foods to steer clear of before a cleaning are anything sugary or starchy (they break down into acids that feed bacteria ...

Fans of "brain flossing" swear it helps them relax, sleep and concentrate. If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ve probably come across a curious-sounding trend called “brain floss.” Don’t worry — ...