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Oral hygiene - which is most important: brushing teeth, flossing, or brushing the tongue?
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All: Brushing removes plaque from your teeth to prevent cavities and gum disease. Flossing aids in removing plaque between your teeth preventing gum disease. Brushing your tongue improves home care by removing sulfer producing bacteria implicating in causing bad breath.
Answered 5/16/2019
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