Cleaning and flossing your teeth when you have braces is vitally important to your smile and your health. Flossing, or using wax-covered thread to clean between teeth, scrubs the hard-to-reach places ...

We all know that when it comes to hygiene, flossing can feel like a chore. But by flossing, you remove plaque, which in turn prevents bacterial changes that lead to gum disease. Many of the dentists I ...

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 ...

Floss thread is traditionally made from nylon or polyester, materials that can release microplastics, and packed inside a plastic container. Some brands sell floss thread derived from plastic-free ...