The Bottom Line on Flossing

Let’s take a closer look at the AP article that questioned the use of flossing for dental health (1). Based on the science to date, it appears there isn’t enough research for the government to recommend that everyone floss daily. Is there no research to support flossing? More important, does flossing contribute to dental health?

A dentist wrote an opinion piece for The Huffington Post blog (2); he addressed the AP article very well by taking a second look at an article the AP used as part of their claim for a lack of support for flossing. In . . .

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