Use dental floss to cut even-sized layers of cake. Stick toothpicks around the perimeter of the cake to use as height markers, then wrap the floss around the cake and pull it through to slice. Dental ...

It’s strong, it’s stretchy, it’s lightweight. Sometimes, after a dentist’s visit, it’s even free—and it can do a lot more than prevent cavities and halitosis. Turns out, dental floss isn’t just for ...

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For many years governments, dental organisations and manufacturers of floss have recommended the use of dental floss to protect teeth. This is based around flossing helping to remove food particles.