Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to brushing and flossing your teeth, chances are you don’t think twice about the order in which you do it. If you make time for both, that’s all that should matter, right? Not quite. As ...

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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.