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 ...

A poor dental routine can impact more than just your smile — it can have lasting effects on your heart and lung health, and even lead to pregnancy complications. Brushing and flossing are essential ...

Aging dental bridges are a maintenance headache and a recipe for oral-health disaster. They are difficult to floss, often decay, and require replacement with longer bridges. According to the American ...

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Water flossing helps remove debris and reduce gum inflammation, but it doesn't scrape plaque off tooth surfaces as effectively as string floss. For a truly thorough clean, traditional floss is still ...

I’m going to be too honest here: I only recently started properly flossing my teeth using the gumline method we’ve written about before. That’s because, like a lot of people, I thought a simple in-out ...

The best water flossers make it easy to keep up with your oral hygiene. While switching to an electric toothbrush can help, regular flossing is essential to healthy teeth and gums. Traditional dental ...

The water flosser works by injecting pressurised water between your teeth and in your gums, getting in all those nooks and crannies to remove plaque, leftover food and leaving you with a sparklin’ ...