you should be able to clean the debris before it turns into hard plague
buildup. You should be able to do this almost after every meal unless you're
on the road. Then you don't have to floss. Jess
-----Original Message-----
From: Dee [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: CS>daughters infected wisdom tooth
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)
