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Flossing

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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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A 26-year old asked:

How often should I floss my teeth?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is rinsing just as good as flossing?

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A 49-year old asked:

My teeth hurt when i floss, ani tips?

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A 31-year old asked:

How to make it easier to start flossing?

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A 44-year old asked:

How can i make flossing more of a habit?

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A 41-year old asked:

Any flossing tips for me if never done it?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are ways to make flossing more enjoyable?

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A 33-year old asked:

I'm curious as to why is it a good idea to floss?

3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

I'm wondering how long does it take you to floss?

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A 42-year old asked:

Help teeth problems! smelly floss. is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Flossing?

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A 38-year old asked:

Teeth feel weird after flossing for the first time?

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A 41-year old asked:

Does flossing really make that much of a difference?

3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Would flossing in the morning and evening be too much?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old male asked:

It is better to floss twice a day instead of once a day?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

Could not flossing for only a week cause a lot of damage?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Is it normal for floss to smell after flossing your teeth?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old male asked:

When I floss my teeth, I have some bleeding, is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

What age do you think a child should start flossing her teeth?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Can you please explain why your teeth feel lose after you floss?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

What is good and easier for cleaning in between teeth besides floss?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

What problems do you have while flossing your teeth with unwaxed floss?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

What should I use for cleaning behind a crown other than floss or picks?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Flossing hurts so bad. Should I try a different type of floss or what can I do?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

At what age should children begin flossing? Whenever they have teeth close together?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

What would it mean if when you are flossing your teeth 1 tooth has a really bad smell?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old asked:

What does it mean if my teeth chipped while flossing, mainly on the back of my lower teeth?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

I wanted to know when you floss your teeth, are you suppose to see something on the floss after?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old male asked:

can a person have a tooth infection without any pain instead my tooth has an infected smell when i floss?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old male asked about a 20-year old female:

There is a very bad smell after I floss. The floss smells really bad after I run through the teeth. What could be the reason?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

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