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How Flossing Well Can Lower Your Risk for Gum Disease: Margaret Culotta-Norton, DDS, PC: Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dentistry
![TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak, TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak,](https://external-preview.redd.it/m4LpyVtNjLr8dJwRHZgWoELOUylHuGBojom3AAWWtMM.jpg?auto=webp&s=bcb1f7d2574dd073708538fbcc556cc4eb15ae88)
TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak,
![Flossing teeth can do more harm than good if not performed correctly, expert claims | The Independent | The Independent Flossing teeth can do more harm than good if not performed correctly, expert claims | The Independent | The Independent](https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/07/12/08/teeth-getty.jpg?width=1200)