Kelly Q.
Even more than a scare with early periodontal disease, I have found that just checking off the completed task is enough motivation to
...What’s the best recommendation to incorporate flossing into an everyday habit?
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What’s dental tape? How do you use it???
Flora Q.
It’s just floss man but like thicker. Just depends on the size of the gaps between your teeth which to use I think
...Does everyone else hate flossing as much as I do?? If so, how do you overcome the dread?
Ursulina E.
I remind myself that I rarely have a cavity since I’ve been flossing. My dentist says that’s the reason. Now it’s a habit.
...Why should I floss???
Edna F.
So your gums don’t recede So your breath doesn’t smell And also as a preventative measure against artery plaque and dementia.
...Is it better to floss before or after brushing the teeth?
Anita O.
I prefer before. The flossing is really what does the heavy lifting in tooth- cleaning; brushing is more like polishing, my dentist told
...What do you do about teeth that are really tight against each other?
Capucine Q.
Hmmm teeth that are really tight against eachother, I would go to the dentist and hopefully get some braces to relieve the crowdness.
...How many times a day do you floss?
Nevenka I.
I currently floss at least once a day: before brushing my teeth at night. I’ll also floss or use a toothpick after meals
...Do you use regular floss or a floss pick?
Wieland C.
Actually i have been using regular floss although today I have thought to give it a go to the floss picks and bought
...How long should I be flossing?
Mads W.
I would not worry about amount of time, but focus on doing a thorough job. Some teeth may appear to come out clean
...Is it okay to floss in the living room? I can do it while I watch TV.
Savannah T.
I have no problem with flossing my teeth in any room. I often do it in bed while listening to podcasts. As long
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