
- Jun 3, 2014
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I ran out of dental floss on the weekend, but didn't have time to resupply until I went shopping today. These past few days my mouth has felt disgusting, as I imagined the build-up of plaque between my teeth which my 2 minutes of brushing had probably missed. For some reason, I felt the need to bring it up in a conversation with a friend today - they're like, "who the hell flosses"
I was shocked. Hell, I was absolutely grossed out. If my friend doesn't ever floss, there must be an enormous amount of bacteria festering in between their molars. Ugh, how can they live like that? Simply revolting.
Isn't it the norm for one's dental hygiene routine to include:
- brushing teeth/gums/tongue (twice a day)
- rinsing mouth out afterwards (with water or mouthwash)
- flossing (once a day)
????
Geez, after the experience of the past few days, I couldn't fathom going without any of those steps for more than 24 hours. The mere thought of it turns my stomach.
So, BigFooty - do you floss your teeth? Yes or No?
And if not, why?
Any dentists here? Would love a professional opinion to add to this inevitably enlightening discussion.
I was shocked. Hell, I was absolutely grossed out. If my friend doesn't ever floss, there must be an enormous amount of bacteria festering in between their molars. Ugh, how can they live like that? Simply revolting.
Isn't it the norm for one's dental hygiene routine to include:
- brushing teeth/gums/tongue (twice a day)
- rinsing mouth out afterwards (with water or mouthwash)
- flossing (once a day)
????
Geez, after the experience of the past few days, I couldn't fathom going without any of those steps for more than 24 hours. The mere thought of it turns my stomach.
So, BigFooty - do you floss your teeth? Yes or No?
And if not, why?
Any dentists here? Would love a professional opinion to add to this inevitably enlightening discussion.