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

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    Dental floss is regarded as the gold standard for removing plaque between the teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach, according to Hewlett. ... you point the brush at the gum line between teeth ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Reach (brand) - Wikipedia

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    1982 – Reach introduces Reach Child Brush. [7] 1983 – Reach toothbrush was featured in Tooth Protectors video game for the Atari 2600 video game console along with Johnson & Johnson dental floss and Act mouthwash. [9] 1985 – Reach toothbrush gained recognition from American Dental Association. [10]

  6. This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say

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    This link is independent of regular brushing, routine dental visits or other oral hygiene behaviours, scientists said. More frequent flossing seems to have a greater chance of stroke risk ...

  7. Use a bamboo toothbrush, try bar soap and skip makeup ... - AOL

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    The American Dental Association says that doing so is “an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums.” One thing you may not have considered, however, is that the floss you pick up ...