November 5, 201411 yr Yes I floss at least twice a day. I also brush at least 3 times a day. The reason is I hate when my teeth feel like they are full of food. Love the feel of smoothness in my mouth. A few facts about flossing- Flossing removes plaque between our teeth that our toothbrushes miss. This is something we all know, but did you know that when you don’t floss, food that sits between your teeth is actually rotting and can be a main cause for bad breath? Gross! It has been thought that flossing before brushing can help the fluoride from our toothpaste better reach between our teeth. In order to floss efficiently, you need to use a piece of floss that is eighteen to twenty inches long. Improper and irregular flossing leads to bleeding gums. You should use a clean section of your floss to clean around each tooth. This will avoid transferring food and bacteria from one tooth to another. There are two main types of floss: monofilament (plastic/rubber type) and multifilament (nylon/silk floss). Both types of floss mentioned above come in flavors (and unflavored) such as mint, cinnamon, bubblegum and even bacon. Yes, I said bacon-flavored floss.… Flossing saves you money. It plays an essential role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. An unhealthy mouth can lead to a number of ailments and diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Seventy-three percent of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss! Americans spend $2 billion a year on dental products—toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss. Men floss less than women do. Brushing your teeth without flossing is like only washing 70 percent of your body.
November 5, 201411 yr Yes I floss at least twice a day. I also brush at least 3 times a day. The reason is I hate when my teeth feel like they are full of food. Love the feel of smoothness in my mouth. A few facts about flossing- Flossing removes plaque between our teeth that our toothbrushes miss. This is something we all know, but did you know that when you don’t floss, food that sits between your teeth is actually rotting and can be a main cause for bad breath? Gross! It has been thought that flossing before brushing can help the fluoride from our toothpaste better reach between our teeth. In order to floss efficiently, you need to use a piece of floss that is eighteen to twenty inches long. Improper and irregular flossing leads to bleeding gums. You should use a clean section of your floss to clean around each tooth. This will avoid transferring food and bacteria from one tooth to another. There are two main types of floss: monofilament (plastic/rubber type) and multifilament (nylon/silk floss). Both types of floss mentioned above come in flavors (and unflavored) such as mint, cinnamon, bubblegum and even bacon. Yes, I said bacon-flavored floss.… Flossing saves you money. It plays an essential role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. An unhealthy mouth can lead to a number of ailments and diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Seventy-three percent of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss! Americans spend $2 billion a year on dental products—toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss. Men floss less than women do. Brushing your teeth without flossing is like only washing 70 percent of your body. Yep
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