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Dental floss is a very important part of your daily oral health care routine and should not be neglected. Although brushing your teeth can protect you from the effects of tooth decay and gum disease, it cannot reach all areas in your mouth, specifically between your teeth. For these spaces, an interdental tool needs to be used, such as dental floss. Listed below are some common questions about dental floss:
True or False: Single filament dental floss is shred resistant.
a.) True
b.) False
True or False: The American Dental Association recommends that your floss your teeth every day.
a.) True
b.) False
Which of the following is not an interdental cleaner?
a.) Dental floss
b.) A water flosser
c.) Teeth whitening gel
d.) An air flosser
What are the benefits of flossing?
a.) Floss can clean areas between teeth that brushing cannot reach
b.) Floss helps fight tooth decay and gum disease
c.) Flossing can improve your smile and freshen your breath
d.) All of the above
Answer Key: a, a, c, d
Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst and our team at Blackhurst Dental will ensure that you get the care and quality your smile requires. If you would like to come visit us at our dentist office in Pleasant Grove, Utah, please schedule an appointment at 801-763-5555. Come in today to learn all about the joys of a wonderful smile!