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How to Floss Your Teeth

by Tammy Davenport
for About.com

Updated: March 28, 2007

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Select the Dental Floss

Photo © T. Davenport

Photo © T. Davenport

Select the type of dental floss that you will be using. I like any type of floss that is waxed because it seems to glide through my teeth better.

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