In this video, learn what happens if you never (or rarely) floss, and how it can increase your risk of cavities, gingivitis, or periodontitis.
Dr. Jablow is a dentist in private practice in New York City.
References
American Dental Association. (n.d.). Flossing.
MedlinePlus. (2022). Dental cavities.
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Written by:
Brittany DoohanBrittany Doohan was the Content Director at HealthiNation and is currently the Editorial Director at Medscape. Through her work with Medscape, she won a Silver Telly Award in May 2022 for "Sleepless Nation: A Public Health Epidemic — Episode 2: A Decade Without a Diagnosis." She has worked in health journalism and video production for more than 8 years, and loves the challenge of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand and creative way.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAPMera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
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