“Cavity-causing bacteria hunker down in the crevices of molars, making them tough to brush away. Dental sealants are an underutilized but easy defense against these enamel-eating absconders. Talk to your dentist about your best defense against dental nemeses.”

“Get your mouth in order. Flossing first — before you brush — loosens lodged particles, allowing fluoride in toothpaste to reach crevices between the teeth and gums.”

“If flossing properly, the average person should use 122 yards of floss per year. 28 percent of people claim to floss daily, but annual sales data shows only an average of 18 yards of floss is sold per person. We think someone’s fibbing.”