Tag: dental floss

Apparently, the French Don’t Floss

One of the benefits of getting out of debt and working 90-hour weeks (perhaps I exaggerate but only a little) is having the means to actually take a vacation. And we did — two glorious weeks in Europe. What an amazing experience. And by “amazing” I refer to the $9.50 dental floss. I’m not kidding….


Should You Floss Before or After You Brush?

How good is the evidence that flossing is effective, and what have randomized controlled trials shown is the optimal toothbrushing and flossing sequence? “Over the years, it has been generally accepted that [the use of] dental floss has a positive effect,”  removing up to 80% of plaque. How do we know? You can use what’s…