BBC Breakfast Dr Angela Ly talks about flossing - should we still do it?

Dr Angela Ly from Your Clinic Manchester discusses whether it is still worth flossing as there is no scientific evidence to support its use in preventing gum disease and cavities.
"I still believe flossing is important and will continue to routinely recommend this to my patients to help remove plaque from in between the teeth. Now for some people, interdental brushes may be more suitable. When you floss, you can see the plaque that has been removed, that is enough physical evidence for me to continue using it, and to continue recommending it. We all know that plaque if not removed can cause cavities and gum disease. It also stinks!! So it is worth doing just for personal hygiene reasons.
A lot of people also floss with the wrong technique, which will not remove the plaque effectively. And it is important to remember that flossing alone will not help, you need to have the correct toothbrushing technique and limit your frequency of sugary things in your diet.
So what do you all think? Do you floss - do you notice a difference when you stop flossing? I certainly do. Just because there is no strong scientific studies to support flossing does not mean it isn't beneficial. There are so many variables that can affect your gum health and cavities, that it is difficult to design a study that eliminates all other biases."
www.yoursmileclinic.co.uk

[@EnigamiNetshinobi]

no point in flossing..... floss your furthest molars and smell it. SMELL THE POWER OF CLEANING!

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

Why are they acting like 5 mins to keep your gums healthy is time consuming? You can do it while you watch TV...

[@bertiepimplebum5633]

C'mon Breakfast TV ... Let's see more mornings like this. The flossing animation is superb. I'm housebound, I've learned to dental scale my own teeth. (UK)

[@kungfumountaindog]

They could have discussed how not flossing leads to the plaque calcifying into tartar. Is that not the sort of preventable thing that leads to gum disease?

[@Miguel195211]

Flossing is one thing, knowing HOW TO floss is another.

[@katemarsh6955]

Very brave of you, I would've been so nervous on live TV!

[@Henryisvegan]

Dr. Angela is amazing and makes dentistry fun! The flossing makes sense and your videos are simple and very helpful!!

[@lexbeltran1354]

My Dentist recommended that I floss to prevent problems. Floss is cheap, you can go to Target or a dollar store for under a buck

[@kardoxcenna260]

You mean Asda, and a quid

[@MadeInManny0161]

Thats why she has great healthy teeth because she does floss.

[@tubingus3916]

The Indian reporter looks really intimated by such a smart, beautiful and down to earth female dentist

[@crazyr605]

Pleb

[@sobster123]

Shut up racist twat

[@linglee5759]

Agree. She seemed pissed.

[@nkt1]

Moron. I doubt that Naga Munchetty is any less intelligent than Dr Ly.

[@hellowill]

@@nkt1 doubt

[@ghrocker99661]

I can't help but comment on your beauty. Your whole face is just alluring

[@sobster123]

Thanks

[@swisstrader]

I just made the switch to a water pik partially because of the vids I watch from this dentist. So much easier and a whole lot more fun!

[@conceptcs]

Thank you Dr. Ly. I feel like Some experts tell you not to floss, so that your teeth decays and more money pours into the dental industry. Lol #conspiracy

[@starostadavid]

I wanted to dislike the video just because the hosts. Urgh! Quality work you've been doing for us. Thanks a lot. And hosts should have just used common sense. You don't need a study that shows drinking hydrates you...

[@mohammadali6100]

wow. you are so lucky

[@blue_cameron]

I use a water flosser

[@KillSwitch80]

The hosts are incredibly annoying.

[@TheAdamacy]

well these hosts were really rude weren't they no wonder their teeth look bad D:

[@tactless]

What are people’s views on Philips AirFloss? It seems like a good gadget ?

[@DC...]

Dr Angela Ly did a review on the unit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYikqJ6io7J2ntk

[@linglee5759]

Those BBC bimbo's were annoying. Who cares what they do or their husband. Stick to the medical facts and reports.