We’ve all been there: Sitting in the dentist’s chair when the hygienist asks that critical question. “Have you been flossing daily?” It’s a passive-aggressive question. What they really want to say is ...

Let’s all just admit it: flossing is a hassle. Even though your dentist scolds you for it at least once a year, it’s tedious to do and even more difficult to tell if you’re doing it effectively. But ...

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The Salon Marketplace team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Salon has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Ah, flossing — as absolutely necessary as ...

OK, we'll go ahead and say it — most of us dread going to the dentist and having to lie through our teeth, literally, about how often we floss. So, if you're ready to change that this year, you'll ...

Flossing is the best way to remove food particles and dental plaque from the tight spaces between your teeth, and when left in place, this bacteria can cause cavities between teeth, gingivitis, and ...

Editor’s Note: For this week only, shoppers can save an additional 15% off the water flosser by using the code WEEKEND15 at checkout. While most of us are pretty good about brushing our teeth twice a ...

Water flossers aren’t considered an essential dental tool, meaning they’re not designed to replace your toothbrush or even conventional floss. But they can make the process of cleaning your teeth ...