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Please share a myth regarding dental health that people need to know.
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Mouthwash: Myth: Mouthwash replaces flossing. Not true. Brushing removes about 65% of harmful bacteria, flossing about 35%, mouthwash about 1%. Sorry, there are no shortcuts.
Answered 4/25/2020
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