Results The results showed that there was no statistical difference between brush‐floss and floss‐brush in reducing plaque index ( p = 0.91, RR: 0.01, 95% CI: ?0.16, 0.18). Conclusions Flossing before or after brushing has no significant effect on reducing dental plaque index. However, ...
So, it doesn’t even necessarily remove plaque.In fact, in recent years, several reviews have looked at the available research about flossing and attempted to determine if there was a benefit or not.Recent Studies & ReviewsThe first review looked primarily at children up to age 13. This ...
Eating fruits and vegetables with a higher water content. Should you use mouthwash before or after brushing? The Mayo Clinic recommends usingmouthwash after brushing and flossing your teeth. However, the National Health Service (NHS) recommends avoiding mouthwash right after brushing, since this may...