Flossing is the act of removing food particles and plaque from between teeth using dental floss or a flossing tool.
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Flossing Alternatives
- Dimensions of Dental Hygiene: Floss Alternatives (2005)
Can mouthwash be just as effective as flossing?(1 Answer)
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No. Flossing gets in between your teeth to remove foreign particles which can rot and damage both teeth and gums. Mouthwash has no power to remove those objects ...
Is it better to floss badly or not to floss at all?(1 Answer)
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I can't imagine any reasonable but bad job of flossing would make things worse. At most it would waste some time and dental floss. Please remember though ...
When should I teach my child how to floss her teeth?
(2 Answers)
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My parents never taught us to floss our teeth, and I really wished they had. I feel I would have not gotten cavities or had trouble with a ...
References
Fast Facts
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Fact:
Flossing is an essential part of good oral health
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Fact:
Flossing is the best way to remove plaque from between teeth
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The [http
//www.ada.org/index.asp ADA] suggests flossing at least once a day
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Fact:
Most people do not floss regularly
