Let’s face it, most people are not eager to visit the dentist. For a number of reasons they may be nervous about getting a filling or cleaning, perhaps due to a negative dental experience as a child.

Tooth flossing is routinely advised by dental practitioners; however, less is known about the recommended flossing technique. Why is tooth flossing recommended? The oral cavity provides an ideal ...

Brushing and flossing are both important for your oral health. Both should be done together. “Flossing and brushing isn’t really an either/or equation for optimum health,” explains Ann Laurent, DDS, ...

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 ...