Every patient asks whether flossing really does anything. After three decades of looking at what happens between the teeth, here is the honest answer.
Flossing is not about polishing the visible tooth surface. It is about cleaning the tight contact point where a toothbrush cannot reach and where decay and gum inflammation often begin.
The patients who keep their teeth longest are usually not doing anything dramatic. They brush gently, clean between the teeth, and come in before small gum pockets become large ones.
If string floss is difficult, interdental brushes or a water flosser can be a better daily habit. The best tool is the one you will actually use every night.
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