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Could human hair be used instead of dental floss?
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Why ?: Floss is designed to clean your teeth better than human hair.
Answered 4/7/2014
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No, use dental floss: People have all sorts of excuses for not flossing their teeth. Floss often after you brush your teeth.
Answered 11/25/2014
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No way: Too thin, frey too easily and not clean enough
Answered 11/25/2014
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