A study of 2,000 adults found that 45% of Brits don't regularly think about their gum health, with four in 10 admitting they ...

A survey of 2,000 adults found that 45 percent rarely consider the health of their gums, leaving them at risk of serious ...

Research found seven in 10 Brits don't know about a simple technique for keeping gums healthy - with four in 10 neglecting ...

According to the CDC, a quarter of U.S. adults ages 20-64 have at least one untreated cavity and nearly half of U.S. adults ...

To maintain good oral health, it's important to floss properly, taking into account your tooth shape and flossing frequency.

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Periodontology analysed data from 8,356 adults aged 30 and older in the United States and found that only 31.6% reported flossing daily.

Flossing itself is positively reinforcing, according to Dr. Cardall, because the more you do it, the less painful and uncomfortable it gets over time. 2. It requires a lot of manual dexterity ...

The Importance of Flossing in Preventing Gum Disease Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, begins when plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—accumulates along and under the gum line.

Most children need help flossing until they’re at least 8 years old. ‌ Children with braces may need help for even longer. Sometimes even teens and adults struggle to floss with braces.

“So in flossing, it’s something called a c-shape technique. Essentially, you have to wrap around your tooth to actually floss effectively. A lot of times when we’re flossing, ...