![TIL: there is minimal, short-term, and generally unreliable evidence that flossing might reduce gum inflammation, but no convincing evidence that it promotes plaque removal or prevents tooth decay or dental cavities : TIL: there is minimal, short-term, and generally unreliable evidence that flossing might reduce gum inflammation, but no convincing evidence that it promotes plaque removal or prevents tooth decay or dental cavities :](https://external-preview.redd.it/radL9B41kc-Sq_2aVgZylKxxgTGeNpDGNlDSRlK65ek.jpg?auto=webp&s=9d00b72b66b77202d44c93bd74416b68aa27ad79)
TIL: there is minimal, short-term, and generally unreliable evidence that flossing might reduce gum inflammation, but no convincing evidence that it promotes plaque removal or prevents tooth decay or dental cavities :
![The majority of dental floss is used as a handle so that you can floss with a tiny bit. : r/Showerthoughts The majority of dental floss is used as a handle so that you can floss with a tiny bit. : r/Showerthoughts](https://preview.redd.it/8afkr2aysdv81.jpg?auto=webp&s=17e090977eee8b4d0ff618639cd88511f0396529)
The majority of dental floss is used as a handle so that you can floss with a tiny bit. : r/Showerthoughts
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![TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak, TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak,](https://external-preview.redd.it/m4LpyVtNjLr8dJwRHZgWoELOUylHuGBojom3AAWWtMM.jpg?auto=webp&s=bcb1f7d2574dd073708538fbcc556cc4eb15ae88)
TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak,
![TIL Proper flossing technique means using floss to scrape the bacteria off both sides of teeth, not just pulling out old food : r/todayilearned TIL Proper flossing technique means using floss to scrape the bacteria off both sides of teeth, not just pulling out old food : r/todayilearned](https://external-preview.redd.it/UucT4GA_cVvI97y1eT2CKkXVQxVEXlRUMGNkUGwDZC0.jpg?auto=webp&s=547a096ad24d2e055294804e8154fd2b19521421)
TIL Proper flossing technique means using floss to scrape the bacteria off both sides of teeth, not just pulling out old food : r/todayilearned
![F/35/5'7” [200lbs > 200lbs = 0lbs] White strips + flossing 2x a day - teeth whitening gains. Always really self conscious about my teeth. Feeling more confident! : r/progresspics F/35/5'7” [200lbs > 200lbs = 0lbs] White strips + flossing 2x a day - teeth whitening gains. Always really self conscious about my teeth. Feeling more confident! : r/progresspics](https://i.redd.it/xqfeck60c3871.jpg)
F/35/5'7” [200lbs > 200lbs = 0lbs] White strips + flossing 2x a day - teeth whitening gains. Always really self conscious about my teeth. Feeling more confident! : r/progresspics
![Following up on the reusable flosser project, I took many people's advice in the comments and moved the spool to the back of the handle. I also designed a plug that locks Following up on the reusable flosser project, I took many people's advice in the comments and moved the spool to the back of the handle. I also designed a plug that locks](https://i.redd.it/s67vdr39frw31.jpg)
Following up on the reusable flosser project, I took many people's advice in the comments and moved the spool to the back of the handle. I also designed a plug that locks
![How it started vs how it's going. Should I get a water flosser in addition to string floss? : r/Invisalign How it started vs how it's going. Should I get a water flosser in addition to string floss? : r/Invisalign](https://preview.redd.it/oygfq85d4z761.jpg?auto=webp&s=9ff02edb00aa09c967250aed1174537a2530e336)
How it started vs how it's going. Should I get a water flosser in addition to string floss? : r/Invisalign
![I liked floss picks minus the waste so I got a floss holder for my biodegradable dental floss I buy from a local zero waste store. : r/ZeroWaste I liked floss picks minus the waste so I got a floss holder for my biodegradable dental floss I buy from a local zero waste store. : r/ZeroWaste](https://preview.redd.it/t7x838s0y5k61.jpg?auto=webp&s=770a010e1d37100306f374f75fd4f5e155c9b61b)
I liked floss picks minus the waste so I got a floss holder for my biodegradable dental floss I buy from a local zero waste store. : r/ZeroWaste
![Use floss picks with two strands of dental floss to remove WAY more plaque and build motivation : r/lifehacks Use floss picks with two strands of dental floss to remove WAY more plaque and build motivation : r/lifehacks](https://preview.redd.it/w6yzq3p9try81.png?width=1036&format=png&auto=webp&s=abdd3506b14abf7b9356b089ace01ab1428b1df1)
Use floss picks with two strands of dental floss to remove WAY more plaque and build motivation : r/lifehacks
![REVIEW of Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Dental Floss, Six dispensers, Each 54.7 yards Total of 328 Yards - YouTube REVIEW of Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Dental Floss, Six dispensers, Each 54.7 yards Total of 328 Yards - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CBHeL_JvW7w/maxresdefault.jpg)