How often should you floss?

How often do you floss? I floss once a day, at night before bed. Someone I know flosses three times a day. Is it necessary to floss that often, or is once a day okay?

Become an Expert →

Answer #1

I think once a day would be fine, but you could see what your dentist recommends.

More Like This

What is better to use for the teeth plackers or dental floss? - 2 Answers
What do you think its more efficient to clean your teeth plackers or dental floss, Tell me please thank you,
How often do I have to wear a finger splint on a jammed finger? - 2 Answers
I jammed my finger yesterday and I wanted to know how long do I have to wear it cause it is really irritating
Getting a physical. and Dental Exam...how often? - 3 Answers
How often to you visit your doctor for a physical or go to the Dentist?
why is checkingultrasound oftenly dangerous on early stageof preg ? - 1 Answers
I am 8 weeks pregnant a brown discharge started to come out of my vagina & went to see my doctor yesterday he said everythi...
How often do you drink water? - 5 Answers
How many times do you drink water a day and how many ounces approximately. I drink none. Lol.
Could flossing be hurting my gums? - 6 Answers
I've been flossing every night and whenever I floss my gums hurt. I don't floss my gums of course ;3 But whenever I do on pur...
How often should I add baking soda to my water to cure my UTI? - 1 Answers
A big home remedy for an UTI (urinary tract infection) is to add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to your water. Do I add baking s...
Why does being cool, or cold make you have to urinate more often? - 1 Answers
I am sitting about 6ft. from my air conditioner. Not directly in front of it, but to the side of it. I am not freezing cold, ...
How can I be motivated to floss my teeth? - 4 Answers
The dentist told me to try to floss my teeth, but I cant find any motivation. Im so lazy, I just blow it off. I know I shoul...
Why do I have to pee often? - 2 Answers
Everytime I go to the restroom I have to pee. and as soon as I am done peeying I have to pee again. and when I pee I don't pe...

How often should you floss?

health Listings