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originally posted by: KKLOCO
a reply to: JAGStorm
That is interesting.
I’m 43 and have probably flossed maybe 20 times in my life. Not one single cavity or any dental work beyond cleanings in my entire life. Bought a water pick about 2 years ago and haven’t used it once either.
originally posted by: Bigburgh
a reply to: JAGStorm
Do you have a heart murmur?
Maybe he means you're being a little too excessive. What do you eat that requires so much floss? Just kidding.
But are you making them raw? To the point of bleeding?
originally posted by: JAGStorm
I would say he is one of the top dentists in our region and actually the only one in our state that has training in certain things.
originally posted by: Bigburgh
Get a new dentist.
But, while the importance of flossing may have been widely accepted, the evidence supporting it turns out to be surprisingly thin
Flossing has no proven benefits, so U.S. health department stops recommending the practice
originally posted by: gb540
originally posted by: JAGStorm
I would say he is one of the top dentists in our region and actually the only one in our state that has training in certain things.
Was going to ask "Do you have new insurance since the last visit, and did he say that with dollar signs in his eyes?", but being a top dentist I'd hope he's above that!
Yes recommendations change, BUT for as long as flossing has been pushed I'd want to do a little research. Have the clinic refer a handbook or website backing this up?
originally posted by: RonnieJersey
a reply to: JAGStorm
Perhaps you have sensitive gums?
Mine never bleed, that might be your problem?