Dental Debate

Had an in depth conversation about oral regimens last night. About weather flossing or brushing comes first. I was under the impression that you floss first to dislodge particulates and then brush to sweep them out. However, apparently this is a hotly contested order. Comments were flying on Yahoo Ask.

According to the credible source of the American Dental Association, it does not matter which happens first AS LONG AS you ACTUALLY floss. (emphasis/paraphrasing mine). However, in England the British Dental Association advises flossing first.

No one advises flossing with broken glass, 100% chance of gums bleeding with that one.