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What are the benefits of using floss every day?
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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.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Healthy teeth: And gums. You will have less problems with both gum disease and cavities in between your teeth.
Answered 12/11/2012
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