Boling agrees. “You can floss before or after brushing as long as you are doing it thoroughly and are reaching areas that ...

Full disclosure: I used to be a person who never flossed. Even though I went to the dentist consistently and heard the speech every time about flossing, I just never did it. I hated how the string ...

If you feel guilty because you don’t floss your teeth, at least you’re in good company. Studies say that only three in 10 Americans floss regularly, even though it’s the best way to remove up to 80% ...

Prepare for a new flossophy. Dental floss has long been used to remove food particles, plaque and bacteria that a toothbrush can’t reach. Now, university researchers have demonstrated a new purpose ...

If you don't floss regularly, your gums may bleed when you floss because they are inflamed from a buildup of plaque and bacteria.