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Do you floss before or after brushing your teeth?

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" The sequence makes no difference as long as you do a thorough job. Brushing and flossing is the best way to remove decay-causing plaque from your teeth and help maintain optimal oral health. read more

But I do agree with a previous comment that if you floss before you brush, then I would assume that the toothbrush and toothpaste work better. Plus if you brush first, one you have flossed, residue from the flossing might stay in between your teeth a bit more. read more

The official American Dental Association's (ADA) stance is that it doesn't really matter if you floss before or after you brush. However, flossing before you brush can clean out the spaces between your teeth and allow for more coverage and penetration by the fluoride in your toothpaste. read more