Question 1

good afternoon doctors. i have a dentist question. are any of you familiar with the water pic sonic-fusion, which seems to let you brush and floss your teeth at the same time? is this ok to use or is it better to brush and floss separately?

Accepted Answer

: The research information on their website claims that using this product is clinically more effective that manual brushing/flossing. We do not endorse products on this website. If you use it correctly and see a marked improvement in your gingival health, then by all means continue to use it. It certainly can't hurt.

Question 2

how often should you floss?

Accepted Answer

At least: once daily and with the proper "c" shape wrap around each tooth. For those who find in difficult to maneuver their hands/finger check out www.GumChucks.com

Question 3

is waxed floss preferable to oral b's super floss?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't matter: Oral-B Super Floss is ideal for cleaning braces or bridges, but no matter what type of floss chosen, the most important point is that the best floss for you is the floss that you will use daily.

Question 4

what happens  if i don't floss my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Not flossing: Flossing removes the bacteria and food that accumulates between your teeth were the toothbrush can not reach.  Not flossing leads to greater risk of developing bad breath and cavities between your teeth.

Question 5

is rinsing just as good as flossing?

Accepted Answer

No: Rinsing will clean the interproxial portion of your teeth, the only way to effectvely clean this area is with dental floss.

Question 6

how to make it easier to start flossing?

Accepted Answer

Practice: Practice makes it easier to floss.  You might start with floss aides, to start with, but as you advance the clean feeling you get with flossing can only really be achieved with flossing.

Question 7

how can i make flossing more of a habit?

Accepted Answer

Keep by TV: Sounds funny but many of my good flosers do so while watching tv or at computer!  then brush and wash hands at sink during  advertisements.

Question 8

any flossing tips for me if never done it?

Accepted Answer

Ask your dentist: Best thing is to have your dentist or hygienist show you. The next best option is to search you tube for videos on how to floss.

Question 9

what problems can occur if i floss too deeply?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding, receding: Bleeding, for one. But if you make a habit of flossing to deeply then over time you could cause your gums to recede between your teeth.

Question 10

what are ways to make flossing more enjoyable?

Accepted Answer

Making flossing fun: I am not sure if you can make it fun but there are ways to make it easier. Try different types of floss. I recommend trying something synthetic like glide or oral b. They slide in and out easier. And johnson and johnson has a new one that is "stretchy". If it is easier to do, you might be able to enjoy it more. Another way to make it fun is to take it out of the bathroom...Do it while watching tv.

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Good afternoon doctors. i have a dentist question. are any of you familiar with the water pic sonic-fusion, which seems to let you brush and floss your teeth at the same time? is this ok to use or is it better to brush and floss separately?

A member asked:

How often should you floss?

A member asked:

Is waxed floss preferable to oral b's super floss?

A member asked:

What happens if i don't floss my teeth?

A member asked:

Is rinsing just as good as flossing?

A member asked:

How to make it easier to start flossing?

A member asked:

How can i make flossing more of a habit?

A member asked:

Any flossing tips for me if never done it?

A member asked:

What problems can occur if i floss too deeply?

A member asked:

What are ways to make flossing more enjoyable?

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