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Flossing produces better oral health

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SUPPORTED
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3 sources for · 1 against

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Regular interdental cleaning, including flossing, significantly reduces dental plaque and gingival inflammation, contributing to better overall oral and systemic health.

The analysis

The retrieved literature overall supports the claim that interdental cleaning (such as flossing) promotes better oral health by reducing plaque and gingivitis, though some studies note interdental brushes can be more efficient in certain spaces. Therefore, the claim is supported.

Evidence for · 3
Is self interdental cleaning associated with dental plaque levels, dental calculus, gingivitis and periodontal disease?
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L. A. Crocombe, D. S. Brennan, G. D. Slade, D. O. Loc. Is self interdental cleaning associated with dental plaque levels, dental calculus, gingivitis and periodontal disease?. 2011. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0765.2011.01420.x

Crocombe et al. (2011) found that regular interdental cleaning is associated with lower levels of plaque, calculus, and gingivitis.

Evidence against · 1
Primary prevention of periodontitis: managing gingivitis.
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Iain L C Chapple, Fridus Van der Weijden, Christof Doerfer, David Herrera, Lior Shapira, David Polak, Phoebus Madianos, Anna Louropoulou, Eli Machtei, Nikos Donos, Henry Greenwell, Ari J Van Winkelhoff, Bahar Eren Kuru, Nicole Arweiler, Wim Teughels, Mario Aimetti, Ana Molina, Eduardo Montero, Filippo Graziani. Primary prevention of periodontitis: managing gingivitis.. 2015. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpe.12366

A 2015 consensus report states that interdental brushes are generally preferred over flossing for plaque removal unless spaces are too tight, though mechanical interdental cleaning overall remains a staple.

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Association between dental floss use and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in American adults.
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Jiaqing Fei, Xiaoyan Gong. Association between dental floss use and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in American adults.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2025.02.003

Data analyzed by NHANES participants in 2025 linked regular dental floss use with a reduced risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Plaque Control Efficacy: Interdental Brushes versus Dental Floss
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Madiha Sultan, S. Qureshi, Asher Jamelle, S. Rashid, Mehwish Feroz Ali, Umair Khero. Plaque Control Efficacy: Interdental Brushes versus Dental Floss. 2022. https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i46a36373

A randomized trial by Fatima Jinnah Dental College (2022) showed that interdental cleaning tools such as dental floss significantly improve plaque and bleeding scores.

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first checked31 Jul 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 6231 Jul 2026
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