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Depending on your genetics and general dental health, yeah, flossing isn't always required. Not saying "don't floss" but I made other changes to my dental habit
by kevingadd 8y ago
Depending on your genetics and general dental health, yeah, flossing isn't always required. Not saying "don't floss" but I made other changes to my dental habits (how i brush, etc) and rarely need to floss - dentist says everything's fine. Obviously though if your dentist is saying 'floss more', then floss more.
There are also little dental picks you can get that you can use to clean between teeth without flossing, though I find them hard to use. If you're having trouble with regular flossing definitely ask your dentist for alternatives.
- Lio 8y agoI have an alternative, as mentioned in the comment. I use a Waterpik. It's gentler than sticking a piece of plastic string between your teeth and more effective at getting trapped material and plaque out.