You have surely heard it from your dentist time and again: Flossing is essential to your oral hygiene.
Unfortunately, it is also tedious and time consuming.
But just how effective is that?
Here’s the truth about those floss picks you use to clean your teeth and gums.
Which option is the best, though?
Chad Evans, DDS, toldThe Healthythat it can depend on personal preference more than anything.
“I always say, the best flossing tool is the one you will use.
From a question of ‘effectiveness,’ they are all comparably effective,” he said.
“I encourage patients to find the tool that works best for them, and go with that.”
How does traditional flossing compare to floss picks, though?
Floss picks or traditional floss?
Additionally,reusing the single section of flosscan move bacteria and food throughout the mouth.
As Dr. Evans stated, the best tool is the one that you will actually use.
