I haven’t had braces since ninth grade, but I still maintain one vestige of that painful period of orthodontia: a permanent retainer that’s fused to the back of my bottom front teeth. I try to be ...

You know the drill: Floss every day for better oral health. But some people get better results with a water flosser than with string dental floss. And, if you think there's a chance it might help you ...

Flossing is not the most beguiling personal chore. The results can be, sure, but the process itself is anything but. And, ...

Cleaning between your teeth is critical. But if you hate using string floss or simply don’t use it regularly, water flossers offer an appealing alternative. These devices produce a pulsing, ...

We evaluated the Waterpik and other devices for their capacity, ease of use, and more By Catherine Roberts Hate flossing? Then a water flosser might be for you. Cleaning in between your teeth is ...

Standing in front of the mirror and maneuvering thin floss between your teeth isn’t pleasant. But flossing is an essential part of any oral hygiene routine — it removes plaque, a sticky bacterial film ...

Flossing is the best way to remove food particles and dental plaque from the tight spaces between your teeth, and when left in place, this bacteria can cause cavities between teeth, gingivitis, and ...