Dental floss
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Dental floss is a thread. It is used for cleaning spaces between teeth which cannot be reached by toothbrushes. It is important to floss before brushing teeth and to floss at least once a day. Tooth brushing will not clean food that is packed between teeth. This 'food packing' can lead to unhealthy teeth and gums. Bacteria grow in this 'packed food' between teeth. This bacteria causes the surface of teeth (enamel) to break down.
When you first start flossing your teeth, bleeding can happen. This is normal and is because teeth and gums that are not flossed are less healthy. It will stop as your teeth and gums get healthier with flossing.
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