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I'm wondering how long does it take you to floss?
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A minute: It takes me less than a minute tyo floss. Yeas, I have all my teeth.
Answered 12/5/2013
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Practice: The more often you floss, the more proficient you become, the less time it will take you. Bravo for your diligence.
Answered 12/5/2013
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