Recently, the dental industry was rocked by reports that flossing your teeth may not be as important as dentists make it out to be.
“The AP report looked at five analyses of 25 studies in total that compare the use of a toothbrush with the combined use of a toothbrush and floss. The reviews found that evidence supporting the health benefits of flossing is “very unreliable” and of “very low” quality. Other studies cited by the American Dental Association and American Academy of Periodontology as proof of the benefits of flossing used outdated testing methods, lasted for too short a time, or studied too few people to be deemed reliable.”
Keep Flossing For Now
You should be reminded though that this doesn’t show evidence that flossing isn’t essential to your daily oral healthcare routine. It just tells us that not enough time has been spent researching the subject of flossing. At the end of the day, it’s important to remove that extra plaque and leftover food particles clinging to your teeth and gums.
To learn more about the debate over flossing refer to Sorry Haters, But You Can’t Stop Flossing Your Teeth Just Yet.