In the 'Symptoms - Head - Mouth/Oral' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about tooth flossing:
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How often do you use dental floss to clean your teeth?
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"Never / rarely" |
Never flossing teeth |
A risk factor |
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"Occasionally" |
Occasionally flossing teeth |
A risk factor |
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"Several times per week" |
Regularly flossing teeth |
A risk factor |
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"Daily or more frequently" |
Regularly flossing teeth |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Dental Floss
A thin, nylon string, waxed or unwaxed, that is inserted between the teeth to remove food and plaque.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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