Dr. Lauren Becker, a general and cosmetic dentist, also recommends flossing first. “Flossing reaches places in between the ...

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Waterpiks and traditional floss allow you to reach areas that a toothbrush can't. Choosing either depends on your dental needs, budget, and personal preference.

Silk floss tends to be less durable and more expensive than plastic floss, but Nudge promises its silk floss ($6.99 for 40 feet) is “the safest non-toxic option you can put in your mouth.” ...

New research links flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke and 12% lower risk of AFib. Getty Images.

Using the right floss is a crucial part of your daily dental routine—but one of the most trusted brands might not be all it’s cracked up to be. TikToker @thetoothfairyispretty, who is also a ...

If you were taught to floss your teeth after you brush, don't worry. As long as you're flossing once per day, you're already one step ahead, Dr. Edmond Hewlett , consumer adviser for the ADA and ...

And brushing your teeth is no substitute for flossing, because flossing gets those hard-to-reach places a toothbrush bristle can't. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

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Flossing your teeth helps prevent gum disease, but only if you're doing it the right way. 7 I saw a tweet (well, post on X ) in which someone advised, “only floss the teeth you want to keep”.