To better clean between her teeth, Ms. VanGuilder has replaced her floss with tiny scrubbers called interdental brushes, with ...

Flossing “may” reduce gingivitis, the meta-analysis found, but the effects were uncertain and barely significant statistically. None of the studies investigated whether flossing prevents cavities.

"I always like to reiterate to my patients that if you're seeing bleeding, that's not normal, healthy gums should never bleed." ...

In a proof-of-concept study, scientists have shown that flossing your teeth could be a way to deliver vaccinations that protect you against viruses.

Flossing improperly, either by snapping the floss between your teeth or failing to reach down to your gumline, is common, says Vishala Patel, a dentist in McKinney, Texas.

As the Start TODAY dietitian, I know all the textbook tricks to avoid eating late at night, but for years, I still found ...

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

I'm flossing more than I used to, but I doubt a week is long enough to go from zero to full-blown habit, so I'll probably pay, at least until it gets more expensive than getting a filling.

Flu viruses often enter the body through mucous tissue in the nose. Researchers are developing new ways to protect such areas.

Flossing that causes gum bleeding — whether it's in one spot or throughout the mouth — could be a sign of gum infection, Dr. Hain explained.

Though Dr. Mac admitted that it might seem “crazy” that the habit has such an enormous health impact, she also said it “makes sense because everything’s so connected.” ...