IcePrincessKRS Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1351646' date='Aug 6 2007, 11:29 PM']I have those floss picks and they are great... though I don't use them as often as I should... HSdad is a fanatic about flossing....[/quote] I tried them but I don't like them as well, so I stick to regular floss. [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1351647' date='Aug 6 2007, 11:30 PM']I have braces so it's almost impossible to do so I hardly ever do it.[/quote] I remember those days! And they give you that stupid little "floss threader" that really doesn't help at all. So you just don't do it. And that "between the braces" tooth brush. Yeah, I used that all of once. [quote name='Cure of Ars' post='1351725' date='Aug 7 2007, 12:06 AM']Flossing is over rated. I have only had one cavity and it was not between my teeth.[/quote] Same here. Knock on wood. But I'm paranoid of getting more so I try to floss... I just forget most days. I don't think I've flossed in a week. I guess I better hurry up and get in my "couple times a week" so I'm not a liar. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateri05 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 i like flossing, it makes my mouth feel CLEANER also, those floss pics (which is now the ONLY way i floss) are the bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Reading this thread makes my teeth feel dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 For the braces wearers.... two words... Water pick.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 [quote name='Terra Firma' post='1351778' date='Aug 6 2007, 11:49 PM']Reading this thread makes my teeth feel dirty.[/quote] whoa, I was just thinking the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I went and flossed and re-brushed after reading this thread. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 upwards of twice a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abercius24 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 [quote name='T-Bone _' post='1351602' date='Aug 6 2007, 09:45 PM']I floss six to ten times a day. I brush four or five. I use mouthwash two or three times a day. Honestly.[/quote] With a 190º mouth full of puppet teeth, I would expect that at the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ora et Labora Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 i need to floss today...lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin86 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 [quote name='Cure of Ars' post='1351725' date='Aug 7 2007, 01:06 PM']Flossing is over rated. I have only had one cavity and it was not between my teeth.[/quote] How prone people are to cavities varies. It's generally dependent on how much fluoride was in your water supply during key development stages in your early childhood, but is somewhat impacted by genes. The exact the location of a cavity is determined by where plaque builds up in an indivuals mouth, and also varies from person to person. If someone has cavities in between their teeth (aka the mesial/distal surfaces) that means plaque is being built up there and needs to be removed. The best way to do this is through floss. Mouthwash is ok, but it's really more for freshening breath and strengthening gums. Everyone should follow the recommendation of their dentist, and not what other people do. Just to reiterate, I work in dental for the Navy, so I know what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ora et Labora Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'm listening to him from now on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnanc Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I don't really, but I need to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust's Sister Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I was never really taught how to floss.. so I rarely floss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvu_srfan Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I don't think you need to be[i] taught [/i]how to floss, to actually floss. Its quite simple, there's no hard thing about it, except to actually pick yourself and do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddington Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 1.5/day It's a great feeling. Sometimes a hunk of meat comes out and it passes by my nose and smells so terrible that it gives me incentive to keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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