Flossing
Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where gingivitis and periodontal disease often begins.
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A 45-year old asked:
How often should you floss?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is rinsing just as good as flossing?
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A 31-year old asked:
How to make it easier to start flossing?
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A 44-year old asked:
How can I make flossing more of a habit?
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A 41-year old asked:
Any flossing tips for me if never done it?
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A 41-year old asked:
What problems can occur if i floss too deeply?
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A 30-year old asked:
What are ways to make flossing more enjoyable?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the benefits of using floss every day?
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A 38-year old asked:
I'm wondering how long does it take you to floss?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Is waxed floss preferable to Oral B's super floss?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: flossing?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Is 'nerve flossing' healthy for the affected nerve?
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A 41-year old asked:
Does flossing really make that much of a difference?
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A 32-year old asked:
Which is better to use: floss picks or regular floss?
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A 42-year old asked:
Would flossing in the morning and evening be too much?
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A 41-year old male asked:
It is better to floss twice a day instead of once a day?
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A 36-year old asked:
Do you think flossing more would help with overcrowding?
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A 49-year old asked:
Could not flossing for only a week cause a lot of damage?
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A 44-year old asked:
What should I use for cleaning behind a crown other than floss or picks?
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A 48-year old asked:
Flossing hurts so bad. Should i try a different type of floss or what can I do?
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A 35-year old female asked:
What happens if I don't floss my teeth?
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A 42-year old asked:
Does aggressive flossing cause gum loss?
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A 34-year old asked:
I cut my gum with floss. What should I do?
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A 42-year old male asked:
Is a water flosser better than regular flossing?
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A 44-year old asked:
Would an ordinary cotton line be used like floss?
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A 40-year old asked:
Should I use a waterpik before or after flossing?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is meat floss nutricious? My kid loves it very much.
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A 35-year old asked:
Which is better for cleaning-- waterpik or flossing?
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A 47-year old asked:
Expert opinions? Which is better, flossing vs waterpik?
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A 37-year old asked:
Docs can you explain, is there a really easy way to floss?
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