this may be a stupid question, but...

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metalmizzle
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this may be a stupid question, but...

#1 Post by metalmizzle »

are you supposed to floss between the teeth with bands on them?thanks!
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#2 Post by jennielee81 »

It's not a stupid question!!!

Yes, you need to floss those also.

Flossing isn't only for cleaning the tooth surfaces that are touching each other, but also to clean at and below the gum line.

Floss everything!
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#3 Post by genxsis »

OOps! Now that's something I haven't been doing! :shock:
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