1. Do I really have to floss every day? Yes If you want to keep your teeth and body healthy, yes. Cleaning between your teeth and below the gum line with floss not only dislodges the corn that got stuck there at dinner, it also helps protect against gum disease as well as more serious health problems. Flossing helps control bacteria that are linked with chronic, body-wide inflammation, a serious risk factor for heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and preterm births.      Read more...