The No. 1 Dentist-Recommended Dental Floss Wha t ’s t he ‘ Bes t ’ F l oss on t he Ma r ke t ? Shopping for floss is hard. When you stand in the dental aisle at the grocery store, there are hundreds of different floss brands, and each brand offers countless variations. It’s no wonder that everyday patients ask Dr. Jason and Dr. A what’s the best floss to use! What should you be looking for in your floss?
Waxed or Unwaxed? The first things most people notice when buying floss are the words “waxed” or “unwaxed” on the box. “What’s the difference?” you might ask. Honestly, there isn’t one. A study on the National Institutes of Health website found there is no real difference between the plaque-removal abilities of waxed floss versus unwaxed floss. Some people prefer waxed because it glides more easily between teeth. On the other hand, those with teeth that are close together find that unwaxed floss gets into the space between their teeth more easily. But, really, they both get the job done.
Multifilament of Monofilaments? Floss will be made of multifilament materials — like nylon or silk — or monofilament materials, like rubber, plastic, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Nylon is usually the most common and will often be cheapest. Monofilament is somewhat stronger and may be less likely to break. However, both materials scrape away plaque in the same way. Flavored or Unflavored? This one is purely down to preference. Some patients like mint, cinnamon, or bacon — yes, it’s a thing — flavored floss. Others don’t. The taste of
your floss will have no influence on how well the floss cleans your teeth.
These differences influence preference, not ability. If you stop by the office and ask what’s the best floss to use, that answer will always be, “The floss you’ll use every day.” It doesn’t matter if you grab the cheapest generic floss or the expert-recommended “smart” floss if it just gathers dust in the bathroom drawer. Find the floss you feel most comfortable using, and as long as you are using it every day, you can rest assured that you have the best floss.
Leah’s Bad Dad Joke of the Month
One-Pan Mexican Quinoa
Ingredients •
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced ½ teaspoon cumin
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1 jalapeno, minced
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1 cup quinoa
1 cup vegetable broth 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, and rinsed 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire- roasted diced tomatoes
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1minute. 2. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice, and cilantro. 3. Serve immediately.
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