Flossing has never been talked about like this before. It all began with the release of an Associated Press article that indicated there was a lack of sufficient evidence to support that flossing work to improve oral health.
People are now talking about flossing and the debate around it is quite healthy. But wait a minute, flossing should not be stopped. No dentist or oral health professionals will ever tell people to quit flossing.
In fact, no study has recommended that stopping flossing will result in improving health. Flossing has benefits that far outweigh the risk of not flossing. Flossing can help prevent the deposition of plaque in the spaces between the teeth.
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Dr Nicholas Riley BDS 1996, MJDF 2012Nik qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 1996. He has always had a keen interest in clinical excellence, and further education. He recently gained his MJDF qualifications Nik dedicates much of his time to attending many world renowned courses in restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry, so he can ensure that patients benefit from the most up to date solutions.
