I can second that story. I spent years between dental visits when I was between my parents health insurance and getting a job that actually covered dental. By

I can second that story. I spent years between dental visits when I was between my parents health insurance and getting a job that actually covered dental. By that time, it was almost too late. I had severe Periodontitis and was told that if I didn't do something within a few years, my teeth would start falling out. I had a root planing surgery and some other procedures done to save my teeth. My dentist said I was given another chance, but in order to save my teeth, it was paramount to floss every day. I started flossing and at first my gums bled like crazy, but over time, the bleeding lessened and after 6 months of flossing and several more visits to the dentist, my gums were almost fully recovered and my teeth were effectively saved. Since then I still floss daily and see my dentist every 6 months like clockwork. Since I started flossing my teeth, my teeth cleaning appointments are literally 30-40 minutes. I can get in and out and its completely painless. All of this I attribute to flossing daily.