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Judy Evans @JudyEv (381837) • Rockingham, Australia 27 Jan 22

I went to a new dental clinic the other day as we’ve moved several hours from our old one. I was due for a check-up but once I chipped a piece off a tooth, it was all that was needed to push me to find a new clinic. I’m pleased...

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How do you let someone know they have stinky breath?

The Horse @TheHorse (238275) • Walnut Creek, California 10 Oct 17

With little kids, its easy. You say, You have doggy breath! Did you brush your teeth this morning, young lady? But with adults, it's a bit more nuanced. If it's one of my college students, asking me a question at close range,...

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Mini toothbrush for flossing

peachpurple @peachpurple (13961) • Malaysia 4 Sep 17

The dentist recommended me to use this picture shown mini toothbrush for flossing my gap teeth. She saud that i had too many callulus or tartar hidden in between the teeth and sink into my gums which resulted to gingivitis. So i...

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Does Flossing Make A Difference To Your Dental Health?

STOUTjodee @STOUTjodee (3670) • United States 26 Sep 16

We've all heard and seen ads to floss our teeth for good dental hygiene. It seems now that there might be some evidence that flossing your teeth isn't necessary!! A leading British dentist seems to disagree with the U.S....

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I hate flossing!

Michelle @infatuatedbby (94909) • United States 19 Jan 16

I absolutely hate flossing but I do floss!! I have never liked flossing. I don't like rolling the floss on my fingers and shoving my fingers into my mouth. Luckily, when I was younger I used the "DenTek Kids Fun...

listerine ultra clean access flosser

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How do you avoid gingivitis?

rashima @rashima (71) • India 27 May 11

How to avoid bleeding and loose gums?

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Have You Ever Experienced A Painful Visit To The Dentist?

Cherryd41 @Cherryd41 (1119) • United States 5 Mar 10

Hi Mylotters I have only had a a couple of painful visits to the dentist one was for a getting my wisdom teeth removed when I was in the Navy and all they gave me was a local pain numbing medication with a very long needle...

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Flossing After Brushing

nocturn98 @nocturn98 (956) • Venezuela 5 Jan 10

I just floss after I brush when I think that there's still some piece of food stuck between my teeth. But normally I don't floss anymore because every time I do my gums always bleed. I don't like the taste of blood. What about...

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brush, floss and gargle

Ingkingderders @Ingkingderders (3831) • Philippines 14 Oct 09

They say all three should be done in order to better kill all the bacteria in your mouth. personally, I just brush.. sometimes...

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"I don't floss"

rg0205 @rg0205 (2636) • Hong Kong 12 Sep 09

How many people here floss? I floss and I try to floss every time I eat something just to keep my teeth/ mouth clean but one thing I noticed is, here in Hong Kong, not too many people floss. I can say this for a fact because a...

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Do You Add Flossing As A Daily Routine To Your Oral Hygiene?

Cherryd41 @Cherryd41 (1119) • United States 8 Sep 09

I went to the dentist a month ago and got exam x-rays and a routine cleaning done,and I am happy to report a clean bill of dental health:-) It hasn't always been that way for me as a child I didn't get regular dental checkups like...

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Which dental floss brand is the most effective and doesn't shred?

sandi109 @sandi109 (160) • United States 24 Aug 09

Do you think a certain type or brand of floss is more effective in cleaning the teeth? I have been using Gentle Gum Care which is a woven floss which seems to clean the teeth well. But now I have one tooth which is jagged, like...

How much time do you spend flossing?

sandi109 @sandi109 (160) • United States 24 Aug 09

I hate to admit it but I only started flossing a year ago November. So it hasn't even been a year. I found it to be a tricky thing to learn, particularly since most of my back teeth are very tight. I am a type of person who either...

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Great dentist appointment today, and it made me chuckle..

meandmy3 @meandmy3 (2227) • United States 28 May 09

So today was my dental check up, first thing this morning I had to go. I hate the dentist but go as I know it is important. I have to admit that while I do brush my teeth every day, twice a day, sometimes three times a day and I...

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Do you use mouthwash daily?

muru1950 @muru1950 (963) • India 11 Feb 09

Mouth wash is essential to protect your teeth from cavities. If you think that you are doing fine with brushing and flossing,you are only partially correct. Because the food particles that can not be removed by them will be...

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Do you floss before or after brushing?

wunovakind2 @wunovakind2 (378) • United States 23 Nov 08

I don't necessarily think there's a correct way, so sometimes I floss before, and sometimes after. How about you?

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Do you floss your teeth? How often?

iskayz @iskayz (5420) • Philippines 3 Sep 08

Hi everyone! I love flossing my teeth and I do it everyday! I like the feeling when my teeth is so clean and that air passes through between the teeth it feels very light hehe. Every night before...

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do you floss before brushing your teeth?

neilchua @neilchua (888) • Philippines 9 Jul 08

we should brush our teeth at least twice a day. but do you guys floss before you take a brush. most of us take flossing for granted. after eating, specially after chewing a chunk of beef, some of the food get stuck in between your...

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Flossing: Do you really do it?

touchnshine @touchnshine (2821) • India 10 Aug 07

How often do you really do it? Be honest. At times, particularly if a special occasion is coming up, or I am trying to turn over a new leaf, I floss every night. I am currently on a pro-flossing jag. Other times I fall off...

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Do you floss your teeth? How Often?

doingit4fun @doingit4fun (917) • United States 28 May 07

I learned my lesson. I had several cavities between my teeth and I never flossed. After I got those cavities filled I floss 3-4 times every week. Do you floss? How often?

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