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The Dentist: Toss the Floss? Flush the Brush?

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How to Floss Well

Flossing is like going to the bathroom and not wiping your crack. You're getting rid of the poo or plaque in your teeth, which is filled with bacteria. There's some evidence that flossing can stop this inflammatory reaction from getting out of control. After the break, we'll send an undercover agent to find out if all those fillings the dentist tells you to get are really just filling up their wallets.

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