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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.

If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.

During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read more
Give Your Child the 'Gift' of a Lifetime of Great Oral Health
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Do you want to give your child something that will benefit them the rest of their life? Then give them the gift of healthy teeth and gums. Such a gift Read more
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.

If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read more
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.

Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read more
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.

"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read more
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.

This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read more
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.

Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
posted: May 12, 2020.

You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read more
It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.

The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days. Read more
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.

When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read more
Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.

Dental implants are widely considered the most durable tooth replacement option, thanks in part to how they attach to the jaw. But durable doesn't mean indestructible — you must Read more
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.

Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: May 02, 2018.

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more