Can we get a vote on this? Flossing

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#1 Post by **Zondrae** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:18 am

do you floss:

before you brush?

or

after you brush?

I've been told both, and can't get a difinative answer from anyone

#2 Post by **KJM** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:45 am

both... I brush well then floss, then I usually brush a second time to freshen my breath.

#3 Post by **eoberhauser** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:16 am

I always floss first and then brush. The way I see it, flossing removes particles from between my teeth and below the gumline - I then brush and make sure all of that is cleaned and removed. I suppose you could, brush, then floss, then use a mouthwath. For me I couldn't not brush after flossing.

Erin

#4 Post by **cowlypso** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:37 am

I used to brush, floss, then do my fluoride rinse to take care of anything that got freed up by the flossing.

Now I'm using a prescription fluoride toothpaste, so that is the last thing in my mouth. So I floss first, then brush.

#5 Post by **Pirate Wench** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:07 am

I always used to brush then floss, but since I got the braces I do the flossing first. I guess I just didn't notice the plaque left on my teeth after I flossed before. Now that there is alot less white tooth and alot more metal I think it is easier for me to notice the left over plaque. I just have to brush to remove it because it grosses me out.

#6 Post by **MsViola** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:08 am

I now brush, floss, use mouthwash and then brush with RX toothpaste before going to bed. To be honest it SUCKS

. I am seriously considering a waterpik to go along with my Sonicare toothbrush. Good luck.

#7 Post by **ghostmyimag3** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:23 am

ortho told me to do it before so the flouride (is that spelled right lol) would get in between my teeth.

#8 Post by **manglemouth** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:37 am

I always floss first and then brush. The way I see it, flossing removes particles from between my teeth and below the gumline - I then brush and make sure all of that is cleaned and removed. I suppose you could, brush, then floss, then use a mouthwath. For me I couldn't not brush after flossing.Erin

I floss first for the same reason. First to get all the gunk out of my gums and then I brush to get rid of it all

#9 Post by **Lisa65** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:04 am

I use my waterjet first, then floss and interdental brushes, then brush, then mouthwash

#10 Post by **Brunoise** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:09 am

Pre braces, this is what I do:

floss, brush, mouthwash 2 x per day.

Website · #11 Post by **susieq182** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:10 am

for my its floss, Brush, Waterpik, mouthwash. and I use proxy brushes where needed.

#12 Post by **Lillers** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:12 pm

My routine:

â€¢ rinse well
â€¢ preliminary Waterpik if I'm storing a lot of greeblies
â€¢ brush with Sonic Care
â€¢ floss
â€¢ Waterpik
â€¢ mouthwash

#13 Post by **lionfish** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:27 pm

I use the interdens sticks, then floss, then brush.

#14 Post by **serendipity** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:15 pm

Good question - In the end I don't really think it matters as long as you are flossing. I Brush - Floss - Brush - Mouthwash

#15 Post by **Braced4braces** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:19 am

I rinses well a few times to get rid of food particles that can be rinsed away, then I floss, and then brush. It was recommended in my country's dentists assoc to floss first to get rid of the food in between teeth, then brush them away.