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loosescrews 13 hours ago

Any chance you would be willing to summarize the research or provide information on some relevant studies? I've always been skeptical about flossing and would like to learn more.

abdullahkhalids 13 hours ago | parent | next [-]

The wikipedia article [1] suggests that there is no strong evidence for flossing being a good thing. However, that might just be because experts have not updated the article.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_floss#Efficacy

derbOac 10 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Meta-analysis suggests flossing doesn't affect tooth decay. But it does seem to prevent gum disease.

lakhim 13 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

enjoy https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD...