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Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share on<br>Yep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.<br>When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.<br>As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth?

It's not a question of if you should floss, but a matter of when. And correctly timing the daily habit can have a major impact on your dental health—here's what the experts have to say in SELF's March issue.

What is Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobia and dental anxiety can make it very difficult for people to keep regular dentist appointments. Find out more about dental phobia.

What Does Legalized Marijuana Mean For The Dental Industry?

Marijuana was legalized for both recreational and medical uses in many states. But, what does legalized marijuana mean for the Dental Industry?

This Is Exactly How You Should Be Taking Care of Your Teeth Every Single Day

Oral health—Use these daily dental care tips to improve your oral health.

How to Deal with Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobias and dental anxiety can be eliminated through three different approaches

Dental checkups: How often are they needed?

Checkups. Cleanings. X-rays. Just how often should Canadians be seen by a dentist to keep their teeth and gums in optimal health?

Does alternative medicine deserve a chance?

Alternative medicine can include things like herbal remedies, reflexology and acupuncture.

Why Are Medical Associations Against Alternative Medicine?

Find out why the American Medical Association and other conventional medical groups oppose chiropractors and naturopaths who practice alternative medicine.

Alternative Medicine Pros and Cons

Before trying out any type of alternative medicine, it's a good idea to consider the pros and cons. Learn about alternative therapies at EverydayHealth.com.

Many don't disclose complementary and alternative medicine use

More than two-fifths of Americans do not disclose complementary and alternative medicine use to their primary care providers.

12 Questions About Insurance and Alternative Medicine

You may be covered in part for some therapies. Find out the 12 most common questions people have about insurance coverage for complementary / alternative medicine.

Alternative Medicine Guide: Find the Right Treatment for You

From acupuncture and aromatherapy to reiki and reflexology, choosing 
the best healing modality for you 
can be tricky. Use this guide to 
13 popular treatments to find your 
alternative medicine match.

Benefits of Alternative Medicine

40% Of Parents With Autistic Children Choose Alternative Medicines

Perhaps in response to a lack of FDA-approved medications, a full 40 percent of parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder treat their child with complementary and alternative medicine.

'Dead Priest's Hair'? Alternative Medicine Poisoned Man

A man in Switzerland developed severe lead poisoning after taking an alternative medicine treatment — he took pills that he thought contained the hair of a dead Bhutanese priest, but the pills were actually replete with the toxic metal lead.

3 Things to Know About Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Why do some people eagerly embrace complementary and alternative medicine for cancer (CAM) while oth...

Do You Believe in Magic?: The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine

In Do You Believe in Magic?, medical expert Paul A. Offit, M.D., offers a scathing exposé of the alternative medicine industry, revealing how even...

Can Alternative Medicine Actually Treat Asthma?

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Alternative Medicine?

Workers’ compensation is a government-sanctioned system, and as a result, has strict rules. When you are injured in a work-related accident, you need to do everything you can to get better. Sometimes, this leads to people exploring alternative forms of medicine. Doing so is not a straightforward pr