Since 1979, the federal government has urged daily flossing. But the recommendation was removed recently from U.S. dietary guidelines after health advisers found the evidence of benefits to be weak.

Flossing improperly probably beats not flossing at all. But going about flossing the wrong way prevents you from getting the ...

A new study from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine suggests that flossing just once a week may ...

Flossing Isn't Backed by Science? A popular news story correctly reported that there was little evidence to support flossing's benefits, but it glossed over some important methodological context.

“Brain flossing necessitates just a pair of headphones and a quiet place, so it’s an easy self-care practice,” he said, noting that many people “appreciate the immediate sense of calm it ...

Flossing has been practiced since the early 19th century, when it was invented by dentist Levi Spear Parmly. By the time the first floss patent was issued, in 1874, ...

Flossing is inexpensive and a relatively easy habit to adopt, carrying no risk, so research doesn’t carry a potential “big win” such as eliminating an unnecessary surgery or transforming ...

Even companies with a big market share of the flossing business — by next year, the global market is predicted to reach almost $2 billion, with half in the United States, according to publisher ...

When flossing first gained acceptance, no proof was required of remedies. Dentist Levi Spear Parmly is credited with inventing floss in the early 19th century.

"Flossing is simple once you've learned how," she says. And it's the best way to prevent gum disease, along with regular visits to the dentist. Who, by the way, can tell if you're lying.

Many people assume a bit of blood during brushing or flossing is no cause for concern - but according to a dentist, it is a ...