Parents know how hard it is to get kids to brush their teeth regularly. Sometimes it feels like nothing works. There’s coaxing -- “Your teeth will be so shiny!” And threatening -- “Your teeth will rot ...

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't ...

From twice-a-day brushing to using mouthwash, we do a lot to keep our teeth squeaky clean and sparkling. Another dental habit you don't want to skimp on is flossing—it's so important to our long-term ...

The Floss entered my life on an almost daily basis around Spring Break. As we took a long road trip up to see my dad in New York, my eight-year-old perfected her flossing moves. I have video of her ...

Dileep Sharma receives funding from the Dental Council of NSW, International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, Australian government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, ...