Waterpik and flossing both reach plaque-brushing misses. Waterpiks can benefit people with braces or arthritis, but floss offers traditional thoroughness.

So you’re way beyond your middle school years... and yet: You’ve found yourself in a new set of braces. While this might not be how you pictured your adulthood unfolding, you’re now officially mature ...

Maintaining oral hygiene is essential for everyone, but it becomes especially important when wearing dental braces. Braces create small spaces and hard-to-reach areas where food particles and bacteria ...

Why it matters: Flossing removes plaque and food particles from spots your toothbrush can’t reach, lowering the risk of cavities, gum disease, and even heart health issues. String vs water: String ...

Flossing is a core part of any daily oral health routine, and there are a lot of tools out there that claim to do the job. So, does it matter if you clean between your teeth with string floss or ...