These “forever chemicals” make floss glide more easily between teeth, but they also persist in the body and nature. They’ve been linked to a range of health problems, including an increased risk of ...
Some dental floss is coated with substances that make it easier to slide between teeth, notably PFAS, a group of chemicals now linked to many health problems. Others use flavors made with ...
I am sorry to say that I am one of those people who floss every day, sometimes more than once. I genuinely enjoy flossing—the satisfying excavation, the mini mouth massage, the minty aromatherapy.
Luckily, dental floss is not your only option. Water flossers are an alternative that some may find easier and more enjoyable to use. But are they effective? I talked to dentists to learn more ...
My dentist recommended a specific floss, but it wasn't working. It was thin, felt slippery between my fingers, and left food behind. This past summer at Sephora, I spotted a dental floss labeled ...