Comment by Salgat
What's interesting is that there is no strong proof that flossing actually helps. The U.S. Health department had to take down their recommendation to floss because they couldn't produce evidence of its efficacy.
What's interesting is that there is no strong proof that flossing actually helps. The U.S. Health department had to take down their recommendation to floss because they couldn't produce evidence of its efficacy.
None of your sources are studies with a strong causal link between flossing and dental health. People who floss do have other good dental habits, so there's definitely a correlation that exists. And remember, I'm making no claims either way, I'm specifically stating the current scientific evidence. I personally floss.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2016/08/03/flossing-has-no-prove...
My motto is you only have to floss the teeth you want to keep
If you want to be inspired to floss more often, just smell your floss after not flossing a few days. Disgusting, and that's convincing enough for me.
Citation needed.
Flossing IS important:
https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/gum-disease/ask-the-ex...
https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics....
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health/brush-oral-health/...