A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

Learning to brush their own teeth is a lesson all children must master. Although parents ultimately may have children who become proficient at brushing their own teeth, getting them to floss is ...

From twice-a-day brushing to using mouthwash, we do a lot to keep our teeth squeaky clean and sparkling. Another dental habit you don't want to skimp on is flossing—it's so important to our long-term ...

(METRO CONNECTION) — Learning to brush their own teeth is a lesson all children must master. Although parents ultimately may have children who become proficient at brushing their own teeth, getting ...

To floss correctly, gently glide the floss up and down against both sides of each tooth. As the floss reaches your gums, curve the floss at the base of the tooth to form a C shape. Flossing is an ...

If there are toddlers in your household, chances are you utter this command every day, perhaps multiple times, quite possibly at a high volume. “Brush your teeth!” Fostering good dental habits in ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities and gum disease. Using 18 inches of floss, gently clean between each tooth.You may choose ...

We're going to unpack how to floss your teeth with tips from experts and advice on what to avoid for the best results. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

You know flossing is important, but there are many tools out there to do the job. Is string floss really better than interdental brushes? Dentists weigh in.

The Floss entered my life on an almost daily basis around Spring Break. As we took a long road trip up to see my dad in New York, my eight-year-old perfected her flossing moves. I have video of her ...

I won’t be wrong if I say that most of us do not brush twice daily, that said, I also won’t be wrong to say that we also don’t floss. I honestly won’t fault anyone until a few months ago, I also ...