Flossing: Does it work like we thought?The argument of whether or not flossing works has become a hot topic in dentistry. Now there are even studies confirming that flossing isn't as effective as we need it to be. Though we can all agree that cleaning in between your teeth is important, the real question is, what do we do for patients? |
Many times when we start discussing flossing patients don't realize what we are actually asking them to do. Flossing is for more important purposes than simply removing food debris. We want our patients disrupting the biofilm (plaque) that a tooth brush can't reach. Dental patients struggle to floss regularly or effectively.
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Some of the main reasons why are:
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