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> I don't have gaps in my teeth to get the floss in. Same here. Never understood how people can physically floss. Maybe those with undeveloped teeth can do it,

> I don't have gaps in my teeth to get the floss in. Same here. Never understood how people can physically floss. Maybe those with undeveloped teeth can do it, others, I don't see how it's even possible.

fredsted 10y ago
I use one of these: http://imgur.com/8A3dopG http://imgur.com/8A3dopG For some teeth, I have to force it a little, my teeth are pretty close too. Its so worth it though: much better breath, clean feel, minimized risk of cavities.
- flukus 10y ago
  I've tried them, but they refuse to go in too.
  - TorKlingberg 10y ago
    I use these. I can bit down on it if I need extra force. http://www.apteekkituotteet.fi/WebRoot/Euran/Shops/Eura/506D/44FC/C30E/E6B0/D550/0A28/1050/7369/plackers_twin.jpg http://www.apteekkituotteet.fi/WebRoot/Euran/Shops/Eura/506D... Of course people's teeth are different. I know some prefer these, where you push it in from the side. http://www.tepe.com/uk/products/interdental-brushes/ http://www.tepe.com/uk/products/interdental-brushes/
    - cLeEOGPw 10y ago
      Thing is, teeth are so close to each other that literally nothing can get between them, not even food. I have however few teeth that get food in between, but these are the ones that already went bad and were fixed, and have gaps as a result of that.
- throwaway41597 10y ago
  I avoided purchasing one by forming a loop with the wire. I cut a 20cm (8in) piece, then I tie a triple knot (the simple over hand knot with both ends). The wire is very slippery so I move the first knot as close to the ends as possible, so as not to waste floss. Having a loop allows to have a firm hold on the floss and adjust tension. I use it with both hands though. And I waste very little floss because I can rotate the loop and use every inch of it.
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woodpanel 10y ago
I'm the opposite: Never understood how people are NOT able to floss :-) However, if you aren't able to sink in the floss between your teeth, even if you apply technique and power, well then rest assured neither will chewing food then be able to sink itself in there.

fredsted 10y ago

I use one of these: http://imgur.com/8A3dopG http://imgur.com/8A3dopG For some teeth, I have to force it a little, my teeth are pretty close too. Its so worth it though: much better breath, clean feel, minimized risk of cavities.

flukus 10y ago
I've tried them, but they refuse to go in too.
- TorKlingberg 10y ago
  I use these. I can bit down on it if I need extra force. http://www.apteekkituotteet.fi/WebRoot/Euran/Shops/Eura/506D/44FC/C30E/E6B0/D550/0A28/1050/7369/plackers_twin.jpg http://www.apteekkituotteet.fi/WebRoot/Euran/Shops/Eura/506D... Of course people's teeth are different. I know some prefer these, where you push it in from the side. http://www.tepe.com/uk/products/interdental-brushes/ http://www.tepe.com/uk/products/interdental-brushes/
  - cLeEOGPw 10y ago
    Thing is, teeth are so close to each other that literally nothing can get between them, not even food. I have however few teeth that get food in between, but these are the ones that already went bad and were fixed, and have gaps as a result of that.
throwaway41597 10y ago
I avoided purchasing one by forming a loop with the wire. I cut a 20cm (8in) piece, then I tie a triple knot (the simple over hand knot with both ends). The wire is very slippery so I move the first knot as close to the ends as possible, so as not to waste floss. Having a loop allows to have a firm hold on the floss and adjust tension. I use it with both hands though. And I waste very little floss because I can rotate the loop and use every inch of it.
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woodpanel 10y ago

I'm the opposite: Never understood how people are NOT able to floss :-) However, if you aren't able to sink in the floss between your teeth, even if you apply technique and power, well then rest assured neither will chewing food then be able to sink itself in there.