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  2. Dental floss - Wikipedia

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    Dental floss (waxed) Levi Spear Parmly (1790-1859), a dentist from New Orleans, is credited with inventing the first form of dental floss. [4] In 1819, he recommended running a waxen silk thread "through the interstices of the teeth, between their necks and the arches of the gum, to dislodge that irritating matter which no brush can remove and which is the real source of disease."

  3. Oral-B Glide - Wikipedia

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    In 2006, Crest Glide was the second-ranked brand of dental floss in the United States, with sales (in supermarkets and drug stores) of $22 million and a market share of 18.8%, just behind Johnson & Johnson Reach. [4]

  4. The best floss, according to experts and editors - AOL

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    DenTek Kids Fun Flosser Floss Picks $3.69 at Target. ... Dental floss is regarded as the gold standard for removing plaque between the teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach, according to Hewlett. ...

  5. Tooth brushing - Wikipedia

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    A man brushing his teeth while looking in a mirror. Tooth brushing is the act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush equipped with toothpaste.Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush) can be useful with tooth brushing, and together these two activities are the primary means of cleaning teeth, one of the main aspects of oral hygiene. [1]

  6. 11 unusual uses for dental floss - AOL

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    Packed with a travel toothbrush, a kid-sized tube of toothpaste and a roll of floss, these plastic goody bags never really stood a chance, quickly tossed in the back of your bathroom drawer.

  7. 11 alternative uses for dental floss - AOL

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    Here are just a few of the many alternative uses for dental floss: Hang time - Use dental floss to hang pictures, sun catchers or Christmas ornaments. In fact, you can use it to hang just about ...

  8. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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    In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.

  9. Interdental cleaning - Wikipedia

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    Since dental floss is able to remove some inter-proximal plaque, frequent regular dental flossing will reduce inter-proximal caries and periodontal disease risks. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] Results of a high level of evidence meta-analysis recently found that floss may not be the most effective method for interdental cleaning, contrary to common belief at the ...