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56 Post author: Qiaochu_Yuan 07 March 2013 04:33AM

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Comment author: [deleted] 07 March 2013 07:52:00AM *  2 points [-]

Using antimicrobial mouthrinse is more efficacious.

"... in combination with toothbrushing, daily use of the tested mouthrinses may result in a higher interproximal plaque reduction than daily flossing."

Comment author: wedrifid 07 March 2013 11:48:25AM 3 points [-]

"Floss, brush and use an antimicrobial mouthwash".

Comment author: RomeoStevens 07 March 2013 08:06:41AM 1 point [-]

this is contentious AFAIK, and flossing has more benefits than plaque reduction. It's better than nothing though.