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A member asked:
Food got stuck in between my teeth now i have a gap. also i have braces. how do i clean this up?
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Floss: You can usually floss the food out between your teeth. If it doesn't come out easily, tie a small knot in the floss then pull the knot between the teeth and the knot should pull the food out. The gap is probably a temporary situation while undergoing orthodontics. Speak to your orthodontist about this.
Answered 12/3/2013
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