dental floss Archives

Is It the Floss Itself that Makes So Many People Not Want To?

by Office | Apr 4, 2018 | Oral Hygiene

In case there was any question that Americans don’t like to floss, yet another study has come along that highlights the reluctance many feel about this necessary part of good oral hygiene. To test patients’ flossing motivation and compliance, [registered dental...

Why Most Animals Don’t Need to Clean Their Teeth but You Do

by Office | Nov 29, 2017 | Diet & Nutrition, Oral Health

Everyone knows that dental tools such as floss, proxy brushes, and oral irrigators are the best way to clean between your teeth. But often, expediency rules, and other objects get used to remove trapped food. According to one recent survey, these include fingernails...

Could Your Dental Floss Be Toxic?

by Office | Sep 13, 2017 | Oral Hygiene

Flossing is a key part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. But might it also be adding a little more toxicity to your life? It’s possible, suggests Dr. Mercola. In an article earlier this summer, Dr. Mercola brought attention to the fact that some floss is...

Flossing vs. Nails on a Chalkboard? 7% Say They’d Choose the Nails

by Office | Jul 8, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

There’s one moment during a dental hygiene visit that a whole lot of people dread: the moment when the dentist or hygienist asks about your flossing habits. Some tell the truth. Others dance around the question. Some sheepishly admit the truth and promise to start...