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

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   Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Floss $9.99 at Amazon. Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Floss $14.99 at Target. All of our experts recommend this ADA-approved floss because of its effectiveness and ease of use.

3. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   When the proper technique is used, flossing can remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and below the gums. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that up to 80% of plaque may be removed by this method. [47] The ADA recommends cleaning between the teeth as part of one's daily oral hygiene regime. [47] Types of floss ...

4. Dental floss - Wikipedia

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   Dental floss (waxed) Levi Spear Parmly (1790-1859), [4] a dentist from New Orleans, is credited with inventing the first form of dental floss. [5] 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."

5. The best toothbrushes for healthy gums and teeth, tested and ...

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   Best for cleaning between teeth Colgate 360 Advanced Floss Tip Bristles Toothbrush. ... This ADA-recommended toothbrush ensures a comprehensive clean, promoting healthier teeth and gums ...

6. 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 ...

7. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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   In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.