Question 1

is dental floss more effective than a toothpick?

Accepted Answer

Floss vs toothpick: unless there are spaces 360 degrees around the tooth,  YES ,  floss will be more effective in cleaning at the point where 2 adjacent teeth touch than toothpicks,  and that is the place where cavities will commonly form in absence of flossing

Question 2

how often should you floss?

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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 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 4

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 5

how can i make flossing more of a habit?

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

what are the benefits of using floss every day?

Accepted Answer

Plaque removal: Your tooth brush physically can not get all the way between your teeth.  Flossing will get the areas that the brush can't preventing plaque and calculus (tartar) build up which if left would cause tooth decay gingivitis and possibly periodontal desease, recession and tooth loss.  See your dentist or hygienist for more info.

Question 10

i'm wondering how long does it take you to floss?

Accepted Answer

A minute: It takes me less than a minute tyo floss.
Yeas, I have all my teeth.

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