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Do You Feel All Tangled Up When it Comes to Flossing?

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Updated April 15, 2010

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Always Follow Up With Brushing
Do You Feel All Tangled Up When it Comes to Flossing? Photo Courtesy of Shawn Marie Watson

When you have finished flossing, follow with brushing and rinse with either water or mouthwash. Try to floss before every brushing. If you do not have time for flossing in the morning, always floss in the evening before your final brush of the day.

Source:

The American Dental Association. Oral Health Topics - "Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums"

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