A member asked:

After i went to the dentist and got my gums cleaned to get rid of gingivitis, would i have to floss after every meal for a week?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See below: For life!!! Optimum oral hygiene will last a lifetime, start habits early!

Answered 12/5/2016

864 views

Thank

Flossing: You need to floss at least once a day, every day, to clean the 25-33% of the tooth not reachable wit a toothbrush. Make it a life-long habit. Depending on your needs, your Dentist may want you to floss more often than once a day. Don't skip days.

Answered 12/12/2016

862 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Could you have gingivitis if your gums don't bleed when you brush and floss?

10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers