When it comes to oral hygiene, Dr. Glaros’ mantra is “Floss First.” That way, you can’t “forget” to do it. And not many folks will routinely “forget” to brush. Now science suggests another good reason to floss first: It may help you do a better overall job with your cleaning. That’s the conclusion of a […]
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Hate to Floss? Other Options for Cleaning Between Your Teeth
When it comes to your regular home hygiene, our motto is “floss first.” But of course we know there are some folks who dislike flossing so much, they’ll opt to “forget first” and just brush their teeth instead. Maybe it’s how the floss feels wrapped around their fingers. Maybe they don’t like sticking their fingers […]
Floss First, Then Brush & Rinse
Last week, we ended on an important note: Floss first, before you brush. It’s all too easy to “forget” to floss, but who forgets to brush, right? Yet brushing cleans just about 60% of the surface area of your teeth; flossing takes care of the rest. Both are needed to remove the biofilm (plaque), […]