We all know that daily flossing is core to good oral hygiene. But did you know some dental flosses may be made with ingredients that pose risks to your health, or the planet’s? To help identify those ...

WE HAVE A LOOK AT WHAT THE TESTING REVEALED ABOUT SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR BRANDS. EVEN IF WE DON’T FOLLOW IT, WE ALL KNOW THE ADVICE FROM DENTISTS. FLOSSING IS THE GAME CHANGER. FLOSSING MAKES A HUGE ...

It’s strong, it’s stretchy, it’s lightweight. Sometimes, after a dentist’s visit, it’s even free—and it can do a lot more than prevent cavities and halitosis. Turns out, dental floss isn’t just for ...

In a world where health advice comes from so-called experts on Instagram and Tiktok, it’s increasingly more difficult to know what’s true and what’s not. It’s also likely you’ve recently come across a ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Not enough of us regularly floss our teeth, and even fewer of us think about what's in our dental floss, but perhaps we should. NBC 5 Responds found some surprising and potentially harmful chemicals ...

Prepare for a new flossophy. Dental floss has long been used to remove food particles, plaque and bacteria that a toothbrush can’t reach. Now, university researchers have demonstrated a new purpose ...

We reviewed 17 dental flosses to find safe and sustainable options. Plus tips on shopping safer. Some dental floss is coated ...