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Can flossing reduce the risk of tooth decay?

Friday, May 30, 2014
Flossing is common amongst youth in urban centres
Flossing is common amongst youth in urban centres

“How often do you floss your teeth?”

It’s a question almost always asked by dentists when you are in the chair. We’re advised that we should floss our teeth as well as brushing twice a day. But are we really clear on the exact benefit this might bring?

The idea is that flossing lowers your risk of tooth decay and gum disease by preventing the build-up of plaque. Plaque is the sticky film of bacteria fuelled by the carbohydrates we eat.

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