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Flossing Under Fixed Dental Bridges

From Tammy Davenport, former About.com Guide

Updated: March 28, 2007

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Floss from Side to Side

Flossing Under Fixed Dental Bridges

Floss completely underneath the bridge using back and forth motions.

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