Emily W.
I’ve been flossing for decades. My father was drafted in the 1950s from Puerto Rico. The Army pulled all his teeth. He’d worked
...How did you finally get in the habit of flossing?
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Frequently asked questions about Floss
What do you prefer just floss or the toothpicks with floss?
Antonio J.
I feel as though the floss toothpick is the lazy option of the regular floss. It does the job in half the time
...Do you carry floss with you?
Jon G.
Yes. I keep a few floss picks in my purse, mostly for the times when I am not home and I eat something
...What method do you use for flossing?
Parcidio A.
I use floss sticks, I floss inbetween each of my teeth, rinsing the floss string after each use. Then when all my teeth
...Is there a difference between using flossers and a piece of floss?
Asta U.
I believe that they have a differences flossers are easier to use while a piece of floss is a bit difficult to use
...Does anybody else use biodegradable floss?
Sree X.
I don’t, but every time I use the standard floss, I think about biodegradable floss. I am glad to know it’s a thing
...What are best techniques, apparatus for flossing?
Johanne Z.
I have an injured hand right now so I use packers. The little picks that have floss on them. I like them a
...Do you have to floss every time you eat or just before brushing your teeth?
Martha W.
I would avoid flossing prior to eating, given the potential for food bacteria to gain foothold if the flossing had any bleeding associated.
...What do you do when flossing makes your gums bleed a little
Susannah U.
Keep going. It will when you start, it should stop after a week or so. The same happens when you swap from electric
...Do you brush/floss before or after breakfast? I hear both but always go after breakfast and I want to hear the other side
Kataraina Z.
I don’t have breakfast but I have had coffee before I jump in the shower and teeth brushing and flossing happens after that.
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