Flossing helps protect against gingivitis, which is a prominent issue in America, he said. If you don’t floss, gingivitis can ...

If you forgot to floss, don’t worry, these robots can do it for you! A team of scientists at the University of Pennsylvania has developed “shapeshifting” robots that could very well tend to your teeth ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Water flossing may have a slight advantage over traditional flossing for gum health.Both flossing and Waterpiks are endorsed by the American Dental Association ...

Like many menial tasks, there may soon be a way to outsource brushing your teeth to robots. Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a system of microrobots that can change shape to ...

A robotic microswarm may one day automate the routine of rinsing, brushing, and flossing teeth. A multidisciplinary team developed the technology, which employs a magnetic field to direct the iron ...

Does anyone actually enjoy flossing? I floss every night before bed, but I’ll be honest: My main motivation behind my strict commitment to daily flossing is that I’m scared of the dentist. I’d do ...