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
Frequently asked questions about Floss
Do you floss after brushing your teeth?
Lucie E.
Yes I do but not consistently every single day. So I have incorporated that into my evening routine by putting my brush, toothpaste
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.
How often do you floss?
Albenise I.
Almost everyday. It's important. Fights bad breath, gets rid of gross stuff between your teeth, and helps prevent problems with your teeth.
Dena
Who are you really hurting when you dont floss?
Terry O.
The only person hurt by any neglect of dental hygiene is oneself. Not flossing when young led to gum disease for me. It
Why is dental tape the only floss worth using?
Nicole R.
Because it’s the most effective tool for cleaning the tight spaces between the teeth. And generally removes visible film & plaque on the
Is it equally as effective to floss *after* brushing as before?
Solene F.
I prefer flossing afterwards simple for the fact it gets what my toothbrush may have missed then reguarding that i consciously decide if
How do others floss when they have wires on the back of their teeth from braces/ veneers
Justin F.
I dont know what it is called but I use like a mouth wash. It is a tool that shoots water with pulses
What is a water pic in relation to flossing?
Allan Z.
Flossing is when either before or brushing your teeth, you pass this special thread to clean the soace between the teeth that the
How long should I floss for?
Kenneth N.
Up and down, back and forth, each side of gum between each tooth. So 31 gaps x 2 is 62 movements. At 2
