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For answers to your oral care questions and world-class products you can trust for your family, Colgate offers over one hundred years experience in the dental care field and a global team of top oral care professionals. Dr. William DeVizio, a licensed dentist and Colgate-Palmolive Vice-President for Dental Clinical Research, serves as your personal oral health expert on Sharecare.

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  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Are there options if I'm having trouble using dental floss?
    If you are having problems using dental floss, there are several options that may help. The waxed...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Are there different types of dental floss?
    There are several types of dental floss to choose from, depending on spacing of teeth and any...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Do children need to floss their teeth?
    Even young children should floss their teeth. When children are about 2 or 3 years old, parents...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Why do I need to use dental floss in addition to brushing?
    Even if you brush regularly, you should use dental floss to clean between teeth and remove harmful...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can flossing reduce aging?
    There is no real way to reverse the aging process, but some lifestyle habits, like flossing, may...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Why do I need to use dental floss in addition to brushing?
    Even if you brush regularly, you should use dental floss to clean between teeth and remove harmful...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What is flossing and why is it important?
    We all know how important it is to brush our teeth. It helps prevent cavities and promotes good...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Why do I need to use dental floss in addition to brushing?
    Even if you brush regularly, you should use dental floss to clean between teeth and remove harmful...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How does flossing work?
    Flossing helps to keep gums and teeth healthy! In addition to regular twice daily brushing,...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How does not flossing my teeth lead to bad breath?
    More than 100 kinds of bacteria live inside your mouth, and when you don't floss they feed on the...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Is there any danger to not flossing your teeth?
    If you choose not to floss, you put your dental hygiene at risk. You can develop bad breath,...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Do seniors need to brush and floss more frequently?
    Older people are more susceptible to tooth decay. Flossing on a regular basis is vitally important...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What are early childhood cavities?
    Early childhood cavities, also referred to as early childhood caries, or ECC, is a serious form of...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What dental problems are most likely to occur in my child?
    Tooth decay, or cavities, are the most common problem that affect children's teeth. By the age of...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How can I prevent my child from getting cavities?
    The best way you can help your child avoid cavities is by teaching her good oral hygiene habits...  Full Post