Can you get away with not flossing when you use a Sonicare toothbrush and an antiseptic mouthwash such as Listerine?
2006-10-22 03:59:27 · 12 answers · asked by jracer524 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Sorry, but no. The bristles of the toothbrush are too large to go in between the teeth and the Listerine does not actually remove any debris from in between the teeth. This is why you need floss, to get the gunk out.
Believe me, I spend lots of quality time cleaning the teeth of my patients who do not believe they have to floss...Sometimes it takes up to 5 visits to complete a cleaning then a visit every three months thereafter. Floss, please.
2006-10-22 04:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dental Hygienist Jess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The toothbrush removes the plaque it can get to. Unfortunately it can not get between the teeth or below the gums. The mouthwash kills the bacteria but does not remove the plaque. You have to floss to remove the plaque between the teeth and below the gum line. If you don't floss you will have many a dental scalings in your future.
2006-10-22 11:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by Secret Squirrel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
nothing can replace flossing.
toothbrushes and listerine cannot remove the plaque that is building up in between the teeth.
2006-10-22 11:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
despite what the commercials say, NO NO NO. Nothing takes the place of flossing. A rinse can get in between the teeth, but not enough to wash away the deb-re. Just get in the habit of flossing. Nothing can replace it.
2006-10-22 11:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by IKNOWTHAT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You must floss everyday to get the junk out between your teeth. A toothbrush and mouthrinse do not get it all. Floss!
2006-10-22 14:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, flossing is very important. It only takes 3-7 minutes once day.
2006-10-22 23:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not that they both don't help a great deal but flossing is the only way to truly get in between your teeth. sorry
2006-10-22 11:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by jojo8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, flossing gets between your gums and a tooth brush cat do that for u...and thats sonic toothbrsh thingy is just so that pepople will buy itits not that much better that a regular one
2006-10-22 13:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by dimepiece 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Sonicare, floss daily, use a plague buster rinse, and also rinse with peroxide like once a week. Any pretty girls want to kiss me????
2006-10-22 11:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by zoomat4580 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really. Although the Sonicare is the best choice if you want to try...
2006-10-22 12:10:16 · answer #10 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋