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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 21, 2014 11:12:06 GMT -5
Yes, using two types of dental floss, both waxed and unwaxed.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Sept 21, 2014 11:58:33 GMT -5
Sadly.....I've seen worse.
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The Captain
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Post by The Captain on Sept 21, 2014 12:10:31 GMT -5
Yes, but that has only been true for the last 18mo or so. I got 2 crowns in 2012 (on whatever you call the teeth between your vampire teeth and molars), and there is a tiny gap between each crown and the tooth next to it, so food tends to get stuck there. So I floss those teeth after dinner every night. Then I figure while I'm in there, may as well do the rest. but in my case since I've been around 25. I had a crown put on and my teeth shifted a bit creating a food trap. It's uncomfortable when something gets in there. So much so that I have floss at work and in my purse. I pretty much have access to it at all times. Need to get a water pik. I have a bridge that's a bitch to floss and seems to be a tarter magnet.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 21, 2014 13:28:14 GMT -5
Probably 6 days out of 7, but not 100% of the time. For sure if I am leaving the house to go out in public.
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Post by hoops902 on Sept 22, 2014 12:54:49 GMT -5
1.flossin showing off an object in which usually posesses great value "flossin my grill like a dentist "
2. flossin Rolling in a fine ride with the general intent to enjoy ostenstation, prestige. "Once my Brabus dubs show up, I'll be flossin' with the S class like it ain't no thang. "
I be flossin on the daily boy!
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Post by greeniis10 on Sept 22, 2014 13:19:50 GMT -5
Ack - my eyes! Those pictures are frightening. Sad, too.
Yes, I floss every day. If I don't I can't stand the feeling. I think I'm kind of addicted to that clean feeling afterwards. Then again, I have recessive gum disease so I have to be very careful.
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Post by alabamagal on Sept 22, 2014 14:11:58 GMT -5
Sadly.....I've seen worse. I got to work last week with photos like this and worse. OMG - here is my public service announcement: never ever kiss anyone that does chewing tobacco and is over the age of 25. or under the age of 25 wither, yuck!!!
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Post by movingforward on Sept 23, 2014 13:44:25 GMT -5
I have flossed every night for over 20 yrs. It was a New Year's resolution when I was 20 yrs old and I have never stopped doing it. I am so used to it now that my teeth feel disgusting if I don't floss each night. I even keep extra floss at home so I don't run out. About a month ago I bought an electric toothbrush and now I wonder why in the world I didn't buy one sooner. I can't imagine going back to a manual toothbrush. The electric cleans SO much better with a lot less effort.
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Post by imawino on Sept 23, 2014 13:53:26 GMT -5
I have flossed every night for over 20 yrs. It was a New Year's resolution when I was 20 yrs old and I have never stopped doing it. I am so used to it now that my teeth feel disgusting if I don't floss each night. I even keep extra floss at home so I don't run out. About a month ago I bought an electric toothbrush and now I wonder why in the world I didn't buy one sooner. I can't imagine going back to a manual toothbrush. The electric cleans SO much better with a lot less effort. I love my Sonicare! I would never go back to a manual. The difference in the way your teeth feel is amazing. And I was a strong scrubber with a manual, so I was hurting my gums. Can't do that with the Sonicare.
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Post by tractor on Sept 23, 2014 19:21:24 GMT -5
I don't floss, I have a running joke with my dentist, every time they give me more floss I say "one roll closer to finishing my hammock"
I usually only floss for two-three days before I go in.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Sept 25, 2014 7:20:27 GMT -5
No, I usually only floss when I've got something stuck in my teeth.
My old dentist gave up on getting me to floss. He'd know me (and my teeth) for about 35 years.
I broke a tooth and new dentist did a quick look. I need crowns on my back molars. We started on the crown prep last night. Due to my lack of flossing, the gums bled more than normal and the appt. took longer as they needed to stop the bleeding. I "only" ran over 30 minutes....
So in prep for the NEXT crown(s), I get to start flossing. Joy.
Also, I have an appt. for a complete cleaning and checkup next week. I'm sure flossing will come up there too. As well as taking better care of what's left of my teeth - I have a mouthful of huge fillings.
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Post by zibazinski on Sept 25, 2014 7:30:38 GMT -5
I still floss in the am. He says its better than not at all. I KNOW night time would be better. I like the flavored floss. Cinnamon, mmm.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Sept 25, 2014 9:25:13 GMT -5
No, I never floss unless there's a rare instance where something is stuck in my teeth.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Sept 25, 2014 9:29:09 GMT -5
I've always been pretty fortunate in the teeth department. I've always had straight, white teeth. I had a cavity once in high school, but never again.
I brush twice a day. I'll probably start using mouthwash every morning too.
The dentist has always been pleased with my teeth when I visit. Last time she said, "you have beautiful teeth."
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