Full disclosure: I used to be a person who never flossed. Even though I went to the dentist consistently and heard the speech every time about flossing, I just never did it. I hated how the string ...

Ever been told you don’t floss by a dentist, even though you get in between your teeth with those handy picks every night?

Brushing teeth too hard can wear down the enamel, aka the protective layer on your teeth. (Photo illustration: Jay Sprogell for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Brushing your teeth twice a day every ...

There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. No matter how annoying you find it, using something — be it string floss, picks or a water flosser — to get plaque (a ...

Toothpicks carry a host of risks to your teeth and gums and may even damage expensive dental installations like fillings or veneers.

While toothpicks offer immediate relief for food stuck between teeth, they pose significant risks. Studies reveal they can damage gums, leading to rec ...