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BlackPumps99: 9 months ago

Should I brush my teeth then floss, or floss first then brush my teeth?

I got my braces off yesterday and started brushing my teeth first then flossing. But when i floss my gums bleed as ya know they would do when i have started flossing. The blood sometimes sort of stains my teeth a little (it does come off a bit). Is it better to brush then floss or floss first then brush?

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superkingbeef: 9 months ago

Actually it's best to floss before brushing because the floss removes particles of food between the teeth that can be brushed away.

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BlackPumps99: 9 months ago

Cheers SuperKingBeef. . . Thats like an awesome username xD i like beef too O.O

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cadehiggins53412: 9 months ago

Either way :-)

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cee11: 9 months ago | Last edited at 1:55AM on 8/21/2012

I always brush then floss...I still have my braces on, so it's difficult to floss w/o the stuff getting stuck

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Sweeterthantea: 9 months ago via Android | Last edited at 1:59AM on 8/21/2012

Its best to floss first then brush. More maintenance may help lessen the bleeding.

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candybar: 9 months ago via iPhone

Morning sweetie!

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kitkatlala: 9 months ago via iPhone

Floss first

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JayRally14: 9 months ago via Android

Flossing First will make your teeth more healthier :)

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candybar: 9 months ago via iPhone

I floss fist then brush then rinse.

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Sweeterthantea: 9 months ago via Android

morn I'm just getting on... at school.....

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Pinkshoelace: 9 months ago

Floss first it loosens all the food stuck in your teeth then brush it all away

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