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Why should I use dental floss? Which foods and drinks containing sugar cause tooth decay?
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To clean in between teeth. All
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Dental floss is used to remove the plaque in the interdental areas of the teeth.Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth using sugar from foods and drinks to produce acids that dissolve and damage the teeth.
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