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

By Shawn Watson, About.com

Updated July 29, 2009

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Always Follow Up With Brushing

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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.

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The American Dental Association Oral Health Topics: Cleaning Your Teeth an Gums

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