PDA

View Full Version : Brush and then floss, or floss first and then brush?


~Barn~
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 08:40 AM
My DDS, told me to do the latter. Pray tell your preference?
Tylar
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 08:42 AM
WaterPik FTW!
Nick_Ninja
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 08:42 AM
Butt floss and move it to the 'Wipe' thread.
Devaclis
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 08:43 AM
I just soak in Polydent overnight and WHAMMY! No problems.
asp_125
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 08:45 AM
Floss? Brush?
http://foodcourtlunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/teeth.jpg
Mother Goose
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 08:53 AM
I'm not a flosser, I'm a picker.
Zach929rr
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 09:23 AM
I'm not a flosser, I'm a picker.

Why do one when you can do both!?!?!?

http://www.cts-dental.com/images/WPRG420.jpg
Mother Goose
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 09:43 AM
Why do one when you can do both!?!?!?
That's what she said!
Zach929rr
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 09:45 AM
That's what she said!

atmtv4life
wankel7
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 02:00 PM
Floss then brush
puckstr
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 02:59 PM
I'm not a flosser, I'm a picker.
Exactly what I do too
http://www.hobbytoolsexpress.com/catalog/4pc%20dental%20pick.jpg
CYCLE_MONKEY
Wed Sep 30th, 2009, 07:18 PM
My DDS, told me to do the latter. Pray tell your preference?
Did he say why? I usually brush first to get the major stuff, then floss to get the little stuff, then rinse with Scope. I'd think flossing first would simply drag the bigger stuff into your teeth.
~Barn~
Thu Oct 1st, 2009, 07:20 AM
Actually she did; this was just more of a hack thread though. Flossing is really to aggitate and loosen bacteria, more than it is, to deal with food particles.

When the bacteria starts to take hold, it's along the gum line, so if you floss first, and work the bacteria loose, then your brushing is most effective to finish the job. You can't really eliminate the bacteria, you just don't want it to start setting up camp. :D
CYCLE_MONKEY
Thu Oct 1st, 2009, 12:42 PM
Actually she did; this was just more of a hack thread though. Flossing is really to aggitate and loosen bacteria, more than it is, to deal with food particles.

When the bacteria starts to take hold, it's along the gum line, so if you floss first, and work the bacteria loose, then your brushing is most effective to finish the job. You can't really eliminate the bacteria, you just don't want it to start setting up camp. :D
Wow, a hack thread that turned informative vs. a serious thread that degenerated......Brilliant!
Tylar
Thu Oct 1st, 2009, 12:51 PM
Wow, a hack thread that turned informative vs. a serious thread that degenerated......Brilliant!


Scary.