2007-02-25 20:18:50 · 14 answers · asked by khoshdel88 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Flossing your teeth does not have any disadvantage and it is a good way to maintain healthy gum and teeth
2007-02-25 20:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by msjerge 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No theres no disadvantages to flossing, flossing removes a multitude of sins from between the teeth that your own toothbrush cannot get to.
There are many different types of floss available on the market,i tend to use Oral B satin floss, it's a lot finer than average floss and just glides in between the teeth and removes all the food and debris which like to gather there
If you find flossing tricky try investing in an Oral B Humming Bird, these little beauties are about the size of your thumb and are battery operated, simply put the flossette head inbetween the teeth press the button and the humming bird vibrates all the debris out, so you dont have to do anything at all, simple!
2007-02-26 01:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by The Original Highbury Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. If there are any they are negligible. The advantages outweigh any possible disadvantages so do floss. It can reduce the chance of getting heart disease and increase your life expectancy. It may not sound possible but it is when you consider on a life scale how much food gets stuck between your teeth and that you could swallow after you have finished eating.
2007-02-25 20:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, unless you are doing it incorrectly !!, incorrect flossing can cause irritation to the gum, leaving them sore. Ask your dentist/dental nurse to show you the correct way and use the correct floss suitable for your teeth, as some are more thicker than others!!!
I always recommend colgate dental tape as it glides around the tooth with ease!!!
2007-02-25 21:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont see any disadvantage of doing flossing for as long s you do it right without hurting your gum and overdoing it. there are some people that dont like flossing coz it hurts your gums.. in our office, patients having that problem are teaching the proper way of flossing so that they dont hurt or irritate their gums.
2007-02-25 20:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by smiley to the rescue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is possible that you may irritate your gums if you are one of the few RARE people that this may happen too. But in general, like brushing your teeth, there are no disadvantages.
2007-02-25 20:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem I have with Flossing is - my gums bleed & I keep sucking them ..& the dried blood makes my breath smell...
2007-02-25 20:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you floss with, if you floss with thin string then be careful not to make ur gums bleed, but with thick string, can wear out ur teeth
2007-02-25 20:21:13 · answer #8 · answered by Vinz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if you floss too hard, you can injure your gums.
2007-02-25 20:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it removes all the pieces of c*** from between your teeth. Can be far more effective than just brushing your teeth.
2007-02-25 20:20:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋