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no_hypocrisy

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2. Postscript: If not for preventing the build-up of tartar on your teeth, then floss for this reason:

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Tue Apr 21, 2020, 08:57 AM

Apr 2020

gum health.

There have been studies linking gum disease to heart disease. During this critical period, do you want to tempt Providence by creating an unnecessary and preventable problem?

Floss your teeth daily!

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Dental Flossing [View all] no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 OP

I am with you there. I am working harder than ever before to care for my teeth given... hlthe2b Apr 2020 #1

Postscript: If not for preventing the build-up of tartar on your teeth, then floss for this reason: no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 #2

Forgot gum health cyclonefence Apr 2020 #4

Tania, the greatest dental hygienist the world has ever known, cyclonefence Apr 2020 #3

Flossing is important but the addition of about 1 tsp of baking soda to your toothpaste in2herbs Apr 2020 #5

Flossing is good but a good electric toothbrush Phoenix61 Apr 2020 #6