1 . Your dentist has probably been telling you to floss for years.
That’s why many cheered at a news report that flossing might not be necessary. The Associated Press reviewed 25 studies and concluded that flossing didn’t have proven health benefits. Should you throw away your floss? Not so fast.
One review of 12 studies found that people who brushed and flossed regularly were less likely to have bleeding gums.
In fact, many dentists say the reason they recommend flossing isn’t because of research.
A.Many dental experts aren’t on board. |
B.There are also many benefits in flossing. |
C.They had lower levels of gum disease, too. |
D.If you’ve refused to do so, you’re not alone. |
E.Instead, it’s because of what they see in their patients. |
F.It takes seven or more years to train a professional dentist. |
G.The connection between gum disease and health isn’t entirely clear. |