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Well, it was my regular 8 month clean up for my teeth yesterday and as usual I was told to floss my teeth more often and massage my gums (
Oh Calgon take me away). Of course, I did the flossing the night before - but that's a lame excuse - it should be done daily. I think sometimes with having diabetes, having to take this med and that med that I let things drop. Luckily for me, I only have a problem with receding gum lines but they haven't advanced any further in the past 15 years. Perhaps with my switching to a
rechargeable electric tooth brush and once in a blue moon stimulating my gums as well as flossing it has helped. The main thing is to have a tooth brush that is soft - and don't brush hard - be gentle - and try to brush for at least 3 minutes!
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I was told once that flossing is better than brushing if you had to choose between the two… not sure I fully believe that, but it only takes like 30 seconds to floss… I even make all my kids (ages 1-8) floss daily.
Yes Sarah, I was told the same thing many years ago by my dentist. That what is inbetween your teeth is more important then brushing. Glad to hear that you encourage your kids to floss - not many parents push that - but in the long run - it will pay off. Do your children use the softest brush tip out there for brushing their teeth - if so - kudos to you! Will post this comment on your Page - as I’m not sure if you’ll ever see this comment.
