Experts also shared tips for how to floss correctly — yes, that includes doing so every single day. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.

This simple, at-home method to check hormone levels, using floss, could pave the way for a new generation of monitoring tools ...

They tend to trap food between your teeth. They also make it more difficult to remove food particles with brushing alone. If you don’t floss while wearing braces, it can make cavities more likely.

“Bleeding is a sign of inflammation of the gingiva, meaning the gums are irritated from plaque and buildup, so it’s important to floss more, not less.” Persistent bleeding or pain and ...

A team of engineers at Tufts University has developed a new kind of dental floss that does more than clean your teeth—it can ...

Some people may need to floss more regularly, such as after every meal, as part of preventative care. This may include people with braces, people with a history of gum disease, or people with ...

Luckily, dental floss is not your only option. Water flossers are an alternative that some may find easier and more enjoyable to use. But are they effective? I talked to dentists to learn more ...

She’s covered the intersections of products, environment, and health for more than a decade. I am sorry to say that I am one of those people who floss every day, sometimes more than once.