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Flossing pros and cons

2021-05-12 04:21:31
I have poor quality yellow teeth. Enamel degraded . Need to improve. Flossing is good or bad? Thanks
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Flossing is an important oral hygiene regimen which should be practised daily. It cleans the food stuck between your teeth and helps to reduce the bacteria and plaque in your mouth. Plaque is a sticky substance that builds on your teeth and leads to cavities and gum disease.

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Send photo of your teeth. Flossing is good habit

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Flossing s good it removes debris in interdental area don apply it cn harm ur gums

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