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 ...

Flossing isn’t just about a cleaner smile — it’s about protecting your whole-body health. Whether you choose string floss or ...

A nurse prepares a dose of a vaccine. — © AFP KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI A nurse prepares a dose of a vaccine. — © AFP KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI Flossing between your teeth ...

You know flossing is important, but there are many tools out there to do the job. Is string floss really better than ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Flossing often gets overlooked, but it’s actually crucial for maintaining good dental health. It’s a key part of the routine that ...

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 ...

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce the vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. The testing found that the new ...

Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene. A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually ...

If you're wondering about the best floss or the best Waterpik, you're already way ahead of the curve. Because even though brushing without flossing is the oral-care equivalent of sweeping a bunch of ...

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. The testing found that the new ...