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I’m glad ifnflossing helps fights cavity but the main reason I do it is because it’s so gross not to. When you don’t floss you basically accept to keep bits of

I’m glad ifnflossing helps fights cavity but the main reason I do it is because it’s so gross not to. When you don’t floss you basically accept to keep bits of rotten food between your teeth for days. If you’re unconvinced, don’t floss for a week and then do, see what comes out. And don’t smell it. I warned you.

OJFord 4y ago
People's teeth (and brushing technique/effectiveness) are way too varied to make such a general statement. I flossed for the first time at some point in my 20s, did religiously for a year or so thereafter, and still do occasionally - but at no point was it like 'how on Earth have I not been doing this' or loads of gunk coming out, nevermind rotten and smelly. Maybe you have just the 'right' tooth gap that it's both too tight for your brushing but not so tight that stuff doesn't get stuck. (And for whatever it's worth, all dental check-ups since some point in my early teens at the latest have just been a quick look around and yep all good - I'm not saying this from a position (touching wood I don't eat my hat next time of course) of terrible dental health.)
- tonnydourado 4y ago
  > People's teeth (and brushing technique/effectiveness) are way too varied You're absolutely correct, because I don't floss that often, but every time I do a whole meal comes out, so I'm incredibly envious of your naturally clean teeth XD
  - 8ytecoder 4y ago
    Saliva does help in preventing bacteria build up. [1] [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1961328/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1961328/
- wingworks 4y ago
  A checkup shouldn't be too quick, there are things they should be checking and looking out for: https://youtu.be/sDe50j0MFBU?t=95 https://youtu.be/sDe50j0MFBU?t=95 (Dental Office RED FLAGS)
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psychphysic 4y ago
Yeah they really hooked the public with that. Same with hair, and bacteria on surfaces. Completely hookwinked Jo public.

OJFord 4y ago

People's teeth (and brushing technique/effectiveness) are way too varied to make such a general statement. I flossed for the first time at some point in my 20s, did religiously for a year or so thereafter, and still do occasionally - but at no point was it like 'how on Earth have I not been doing this' or loads of gunk coming out, nevermind rotten and smelly. Maybe you have just the 'right' tooth gap that it's both too tight for your brushing but not so tight that stuff doesn't get stuck. (And for whatever it's worth, all dental check-ups since some point in my early teens at the latest have just been a quick look around and yep all good - I'm not saying this from a position (touching wood I don't eat my hat next time of course) of terrible dental health.)

tonnydourado 4y ago
> People's teeth (and brushing technique/effectiveness) are way too varied You're absolutely correct, because I don't floss that often, but every time I do a whole meal comes out, so I'm incredibly envious of your naturally clean teeth XD
- 8ytecoder 4y ago
  Saliva does help in preventing bacteria build up. [1] [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1961328/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1961328/
wingworks 4y ago
A checkup shouldn't be too quick, there are things they should be checking and looking out for: https://youtu.be/sDe50j0MFBU?t=95 https://youtu.be/sDe50j0MFBU?t=95 (Dental Office RED FLAGS)

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psychphysic 4y ago

Yeah they really hooked the public with that. Same with hair, and bacteria on surfaces. Completely hookwinked Jo public.