I am sorry to say that I am one of those people who floss every day, sometimes more than once. I genuinely enjoy flossing—the satisfying excavation, the mini mouth massage, the minty aromatherapy.

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Standing in front of the mirror and maneuvering a thin floss thread between your teeth isn’t pleasant. But flossing is an important part of any oral hygiene routine — it removes plaque ...