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Dental floss is stuck in between my teeth when i floss and i cant get it out i feel very uncomfortable pls help me to get this out it stuck smalpiece?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Floss more: Floss more until it comes out. Rarely you need to see the dentist to help.

Dr Behner agreed

Answered 5/17/2019

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Try Glide: Use a brand such as Glide to remove what is lodged. If you can not dislodge, see the dentist to get it removed.

Dr Romans and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2019

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