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

Your daily flossing routine just got a major upgrade. Scientists at Tufts University have created dental floss embedded with ...

“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 breakthrough dental floss device may soon let you measure stress hormones at home, with accuracy rivaling high-end lab ...

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.

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 ...

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

THREE FLOSS STOOD OUT AS FAVORITES BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN SAFER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS, WHILE COMPANIES AREN’T REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ALL INGREDIENTS IN DENTAL FLOSS, TOM’S OF MAINE ...