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Dental Flossing and Oral Health Outcomes in Adults Over A 10-Year Period: A Cohort Study.

International journal of dental hygiene · de Aquino IS, de Aguiar Filgueira A, de Farias MR, Rego RO, Noro LRA, Teixeira AKM · 2026-10-01

Over 10 years, Brazilian adults who never flossed experienced higher rates of tooth loss, gum bleeding and calculus compared to consistent flossers, suggesting flossing reduces risk of these oral health problems alongside regular brushing.

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