Less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the more obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but did you know it could also lower your risk of heart disease? "There are a lot of studies ...

Local dentists don’t think much of an Aug. 1 Associated Press story that said the benefits of flossing are unproven. “I think the article was absurd, because proper flossing does really make a ...

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Flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral health. Brushing your teeth only cleans 3 of the 5 visible surfaces on the tooth (the top, the front, and the back). Flossing takes care of the ...

Q: If there’s no proof that flossing is beneficial, do I really need to do it? A: You’re referring to an article published by The Associated Press this past summer, which revealed that the studies ...

The most surprising news in science this week may be that there's little good evidence to back up the claim that flossing is good for you. Writing for the Associated Press, reporter Jeff Donn laid out ...

Let’s face it, most people are not eager to visit the dentist. For a number of reasons they may be nervous about getting a filling or cleaning, perhaps due to a negative dental experience as a child.