Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene. A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually ...

Flossing does far more than remove food stuck between teeth. Biologically, flossing disrupts plaque biofilm, a sticky bacterial layer that forms between teeth and along the gumline where toothbrushes ...

Flossing might soon do more than protect your teeth. Scientists have developed a new vaccine delivery method that uses specialized dental floss to trigger an immune response, without the need for ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Flossing often gets overlooked, but it’s actually crucial for maintaining good dental health. It’s a key part of the routine that ...

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 ...