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01-11-2005, 03:12 PM
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Who flosses?
I just started again after who knows how long of never doing it. The first couple of times it released some nasty stench but after about a week or so of doing it every night, I notice I have next to no morning breath (or it feels that way anyway) and I wake up just feeling cleaner. The Listerine + brushing combo alone was not able to do this.
Just thought I'd share. 
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01-11-2005, 03:54 PM
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i'm trying to start up again. i hate using regular floss, but i like those plastic hand-held doohickeys.
also, i'm not sure if it's true or not, but supposedly flossing can increase your lifespan. something about your body not ingesting all the bacteria or something???
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01-11-2005, 03:58 PM
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Count me in.. I am cursed with wimpy teeth.. so flossing is a must. I usually back it up with some ACT.
I'm a dental tape guy, myself... but for some reason it's really hard to find in these parts (along with more than one kind of aftershave.. but that's another thread).
I've often wondered why it's brush then floss rather than floss then brush. |
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01-11-2005, 04:06 PM
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Floss guy here as well. I am one who does do the floss then brush method. For some reason it seems to make more sense. I always want to get the bad crap out from between my teeth first and then do the refreshing thing.
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01-11-2005, 04:28 PM
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I floss every night before I brush. Within a week of being married, my wife was doing it too (5 years ago). It's not much trouble, and it's much easier on the gums to do it regularly instead of doing it a couple of times right before the checkup.
"There's sauerkraut in my lederhosen"
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01-11-2005, 04:30 PM
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I just had a dental appointment today, and scored my second 100% in dental health in a row (overall, the trend for me in the past 5 years is at least 98% or higher), and it's due to brushing at least once a day, and flossing my teeth every single day. The dental exam just measures plaque build-up (none for me), and how deep their prodding tool goes into the gum areas for each tooth. If you get more than 3 in depth, it means your gums have bacteria present, which contributes to loosening up the tissue.
Bacteria takes 24 hours to take hold, so flossing once a day at the same time will ward off most bacterial growth in your mouth around your teeth. Once flossing becomes a habit, you're on your way to fighing tooth decay.
You can try to "floss before the dental exam" but the condition of your gums, and the presence of plaque will give away your lack of consistent flossing and brushing.
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01-11-2005, 04:35 PM
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Bacteria takes 24 hours to take hold, so flossing once a day at the same time will ward off most bacterial growth in your mouth around your teeth. Once flossing becomes a habit, you're on your way to fighing tooth decay.
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Heh. Perhaps you should become the spokesperson for the floss manufacturers of America...
"Floss once a day and you're on your way to fighting tooth decay."
-Mike
May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house.
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01-11-2005, 05:08 PM
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I brush with my Sonicare (this makes my mouth at least FEEL cleaner than a standard brush ever does), floss with standard floss, and then swish with Listerine or the generic equivalent. The mouthwash rinse is to remove any particles that were dislodged in the flossing and to do a final bacteria killing (for those of you who are puzzled by the brush then floss order, this is my solution). I also have my own dental pick and do a bit of selective scraping. Am I a masochist? Maybe. 
Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation. - Edward R. Murrow
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01-11-2005, 05:09 PM
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Well, it's a simple thing to do, but people rather just not bother, and then when it's time to hear the dentist warming up his drill and going to town, how much flossing would that person be willing to do to not lose that tooth and have to deal with crowns and dental implants?
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01-11-2005, 05:24 PM
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Flosser here. I use the REACH dental flosser. I have a hard time flossing with the dental tape or string. The REACH tool makes it 100% easier for me.
I brush twice a day and floss at night. I rinse with Orange flavored Listerine or Tom's of Maine Fennel rinse.
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