Do you floss then brush or brush then floss?
Recommended AnswerAI SummaryThe debate over whether to floss before or after brushing is common, but the key is consistency. Flossing before brushing can help remove plaque and food particles, allowing your toothbrush to clean more effectively. However, the most important habit is to do both regularly. Establishing a routine that includes daily flossing and brushing will promote better oral health and reinforce your commitment to self-care. Choose the order that feels best for you, and stick with it to develop lasting healthy habits.
I usually brush then floss because brushing will clean the teeth, and flossing will get the leftover food out. The floss does the extra touchups after the toothbrush does the real work. :)
I brush and then floss usually. I have heard that flossing first is good because you loosen food particles which can then be brushed away. But I don’t do it that way because it doesn’t “feel” as good to me. I think whichever way helps me to do it regularly is best because consistency is what’s important. Sometimes I really don’t want to do it, so instead of skipping flossing, I will just floss my bottom teeth or just the front teeth. Giving up the perfectionist mindset is what finally made this habit stick. ( And witnessing the pain and unsexiness my older friends have experienced from loosing their teeth)
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