You can also use unwaxed, non-flavored floss to help make delicious dishes — anything from juicy roast chicken to this over-the-top Fresh Coconut Layer Cake (above).

The best floss depends on your teeth, their needs and what your dentist recommends, experts say. I recommend string floss and picks below — to shop for the best water flossers, check out our guide.

For healthy teeth and gums, it’s important to floss your teeth regularly. But how do you floss properly and what’s the best way to floss with braces? Should you always use dental floss? Get ...