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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.

Dr. Max Arocha reviewed this

20 year experience in Dentistry

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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What are the benefits of using floss every day?

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I'm wondering how long does it take you to floss?

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What is the definition or description of: flossing?

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Is 'nerve flossing' healthy for the affected nerve?

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Does flossing really make that much of a difference?

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Which is better to use: floss picks or regular floss?

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Would flossing in the morning and evening be too much?

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It is better to floss twice a day instead of once a day?

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Do you think flossing more would help with overcrowding?

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Could not flossing for only a week cause a lot of damage?

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What should I use for cleaning behind a crown other than floss or picks?

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Flossing hurts so bad. Should i try a different type of floss or what can I do?

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What happens if I don't floss my teeth?

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Does aggressive flossing cause gum loss?

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I cut my gum with floss. What should I do?

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Is a water flosser better than regular flossing?

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Would an ordinary cotton line be used like floss?

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Should I use a waterpik before or after flossing?

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Is meat floss nutricious? My kid loves it very much.

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Which is better for cleaning-- waterpik or flossing?

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Expert opinions? Which is better, flossing vs waterpik?

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Docs can you explain, is there a really easy way to floss?

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