Dentists gnashing teeth over flossing

04 August 2016 - 08:55
By Leonie Wagner

Dental health organisations in the US and UK are to review flossing recommendations after investigations found there is no proof that it prevents gum disease. The UK's National Health Service will review guidance on flossing teeth after health officials in the US dropped the recommendation, admitting there is no scientific evidence to show it works.

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