Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Flossing your teeth removes food trapped between them and eliminates the bacterial film that forms on your teeth before it becomes plaque. Most people don't ...

On top of that, brands use different waxes and oils to help the thread glide through teeth more easily. What you pick depends on preference, so you might want to try flosses made of different ...

Going to the dentist is no one's idea of a good time, but the 51,768 Consumer Reports subscribers who told us about their oral health were nevertheless overwhelmingly satisfied with their dental care.