Edmund R Hewlett, DDS, is a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. He is also the school’s associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Timothy Chase, DMD, ...

Which dental floss pick is best? Ask any dentist and they’ll tell you that flossing is just as vital to the health of your teeth as brushing, but for some reason, many people still skip this step. If ...

Ever been told you don’t floss by a dentist, even though you get in between your teeth with those handy picks every night? Well, that happened to me last week ― and I’ve got friends who’ve had similar ...

Flossing is considered as a cornerstone for effective oral health. Dentists recognize flossing as a practice that prevents ...

We reviewed 17 dental flosses to find safe and sustainable options. Plus tips on shopping safer. Some dental floss is coated ...

If you need a quick and easy way to clean the area between your teeth, they might work in a pinch. But unless you’re using several of them in one flossing and going below the gum line in a precise ...