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Flossing and gums

2015-07-28 05:07:49
Does flossing make your gums weak, because while flossing we have to get the string to the corners of every tooth and I feel like it creates a gap between the gum and the tooth?
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No never. Flossing neither makes gum weak nor it creates gap between teeth. It is advisable to floss twice daily for a healthier gums.

Answered2015-07-29 16:05:54

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