Except there’s little proof that flossing works. The guidelines must be based on scientific evidence, under the law. “The evidence for flossing is “weak, very unreliable, ‘ of ‘very low” quality, and carries ‘a moderate to large potential for bias, ‘” AP reporter Jeff Donn wrote in a story explaining the investigation, published this week (August 2).
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KSTP Medical Expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou says she rarely goes against recommendations made by the federal government.
Although the recent findings from the Associated Press don’t agree, Dr. Vela said not flossing clean leave to decay and gum disease.
“If you’re not flossing, you’ll usually see some puffy gums in between the teeth”, Beck said, “The gum can flare up and nearly give you a toothache”. But according to a new study it may not be effective.
“Flossing to me is important because when I went there last time I was about like 17 and they were like there are some parts in between your teeth that are breaking down because you don’t floss”, says Lucretia Jenkins.
The AP looked at the most rigorous research conducted over the past decade, focusing on 25 studies that generally compared the use of a toothbrush with the combination of toothbrushes and floss. Another 2015 review cites “inconsistent/weak evidence” for flossing and a “lack of efficacy”. The American Dental Association says cleaning between your teeth is essential to your daily oral hygiene routine. Quite frankly, I’ve never enjoyed dragging high test fishing line through my teeth while making my mouth bleed.
“You know there are no long term studies on it”. I think that it’s a non-scientifically proven method of there’s no proof that it does not.
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PS – Now you all can stop lying to your dentists.
