In a prior post we talk about flossing benefits being Floss unproven according to one study. However,  flossing does have other benefits:

*  Flossing promotes fresher breath: By flossing you do remove old food particles that are trapped in the small spaces between teeth, thus taking away the very things that contribute to bad breath.

*  By flossing it helps keep teeth white by removing food particles between the teeth and keep them from getting stained.

*  Flossing keeps gums healthy. By flossing regularly will keep you from having sore gums due to plaque irritation.

*  Flossing keeps your heart healthy: According to many studies heart disease can be linked to gum disease?  In that vein, with regular flossing, you might be able to keep heart disease at bay.

*  When should you floss? Experts say it does not really matter, but here is one thing to consider. If you floss after brushing, you have the opportunity to get the particles that you did not reach the first time during brushing. It is like a cross check.

So the age-old debate continues, and you will have to decide for yourself which side of the fence you fall on. At least you can do so with more information about flossing under your belt than you had before.