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Dental floss helps to prevent gum disease by getting rid of pieces of food and plaque from between your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance made of bacteria. If it builds up, the bacteria can irritate ...

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What’s in your floss? Consumer Reports analyzes different brands to find which use harmful chemicals Water flossers great for those who don’t like string but not as effective at scraping away bacteria ...