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

Dr. Chern called out this water flosser from Bitvae as her favorite portable, travel-friendly option—its often under-$30 ...

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.

If you want to feel like you’re in the dentist chair getting a real cleaning, reviewers say this does the trick.

According to the CDC, a quarter of U.S. adults ages 20-64 have at least one untreated cavity and nearly half of U.S. adults ...

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 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, ...

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.