But what about flossing? Should you floss every day like you brush, and what about the sequence? Is it before or after brushing ... bacteria that can lead to bad breath, so applying a tongue ...

He recommends spending at least five minutes thoroughly flossing ... floss, go around the tooth, up and down a little bit and then take it in and out of each space between each tooth.” After ...

It makes you wonder if there is a difference if you floss before or after brushing. Below are the American Dental Association recommendation for flossing and why some believe you should floss ...

Understand the possible reasons behind bad-smelling floss—and how to get rid of the smell when flossing, according to dentists. Photo: Getty Images/ Eva-Katalin Updated Oct 18, 2023 ...

It should be done after every meal ... s not enough to convince you to floss, maybe embarrassment will: Flossing is one of the most effective ways to prevent bad breath. Below, a dentist ...

After brushing with toothpaste and "massaging" the gums with a toothbrush to stimulate circulation, then it’s time to floss, Phillips said. Flossing after brushing "will get toothpaste between ...

That doesn’t mean giving up dental floss altogether. “We can’t stop flossing because it’s just as important as brushing teeth in order to get rid of plaque, reduce the risk of cavities and ...

A persistent, unpleasant odor that doesn’t go away with brushing or flossing ... Bad breath is common in the morning and after eating or drinking. It’s often a cue that you need to brush or ...