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How to Floss Your Teeth

by Tammy Davenport
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Updated: March 28, 2007

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Wrap the Dental Floss

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Photo © T. Davenport

Wrap the dental floss around one of your fingers, either the index or middle finger, whichever feels more comfortable.
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