Dr Tanya Rachan, a dentist specialising in oral health and wellness, is highlighting why flossing every single day is essential – and how to do it correctly. In an Instagram video shared on March 25, ...

Daily flossing is a key part of a good oral hygiene routine as it helps to banish plaque and food particles that could otherwise contribute to gum disease and tooth cavities. But one dentist has ...

Recently, I came across a post on Reddit which asked: ‘Why am I all of a sudden spotting discarded floss picks everywhere?’ A random observation to some, but for me, this question spoke right to my ...

Gum disease can lead to heart issues. Gum disease can increase risk of heart disease if left untreated. "Plaque...can trigger inflammation and allow harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream," warns ...

It's not hard to perform the basics of a healthy dental routine, but patients still have a hard time with one step in particular. When it comes to flossing, people often just aren't doing it — or they ...

Ask most health care professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count, about 50 ...

You likely know the advice to brush your teeth twice a day, but the same level of care should be given to flossing too. Dislodging food and sticky, bacteria-containing plaque that’s lodged between ...

The easiest way to start your day off right is with a dental routine that leaves your mouth feeling fresh, clean and healthy. But it's not so easy to do everything you need to do in the right order ...

A nurse prepares a dose of a vaccine. — © AFP KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI A nurse prepares a dose of a vaccine. — © AFP KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI Flossing between your teeth ...