I have never flossed and hardly ever had fillings, until the dentist got at my teeth and ruined the enamel. I still do not get any tartar or plaque build up and never have any problems with my teeth and I am 65. My son who *does* floss is having constant problems with abscesses etc., if we lived naturally, we would not floss would we? Anyway, we can all only speak as we find and in my experience, flossing is neither necessary or advisable. A quick swish with CS before bed is all that is needed. Dee
-------Original Message------- From: Pat Date: 04/25/08 18:18:46 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: CS>daughters infected wisdom tooth I totally disagree that flossing is not good. Healthy gums go right back in place and don't bleed. If I didn't floss, the spaces between my bottom front teeth would have lots of plaque buildup. If you do not floss and allow plaque to remain in between teeth it eventually hardens into a substance known as tartar. Unlike plaque which can be easily removed by brushing, tartar can only be removed by your dentist. Over time, levels of more dangerous types of bacteria build up within tartar. Mean and vengeful, these bacteria produce toxins which irritate and inflame the gums. This condition is known as gingivitis. If gingivitis is left untreated it can progress to periodontal disease - a condition where bacteria and their toxins invade not only the gums but also the bones and the structures supporting the teeth. (This was from http://www.saveyoursmile.com/healtharticles/flossing.html)
