Why do dentists poke your gums with a sharp hook and then blame the subsequent bloody mouth on not flossing? Does a lack of flossing lead to sensitive gums that bleed more
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Put away the dental floss... it's not an essential part of oral hygiene after all | Irish Independent
Why does it feel good to floss hard or pick at your gums, causing mild pain? I know I'm not alone in this because other people have said they felt this way. -
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