"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Obviously there are benefits to flossing, like removing debris and plaque from between your teeth, ...

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 ...

Brushing alone isn't enough to remove dental plaque from your teeth. Diligent teeth brushing only removes about 60% of the plaque. That’s why the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests flossing ...