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Why is there a blue section on my Ultra Floss® dental floss?

Answers to Oral-B FAQ
Dentists recommend that when flossing, you should use approximately 18 inches of dental floss. So Oral-B has made it easy for you by measuring off every 18 inches of Ultra Floss with a blue marker.
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What is the difference between dental floss and dental tape?

Fresh Breath
Dental floss is thinner than dental tape: there are many different types of floss and tape available now including waxed, flavoured, wide and regular. Choose the one that is most comfortable to use. The GUM Butler-Weave floss is made of special fibre that glides easily between the teeth and doesn't shred. People with wider gaps between their teeth may find dental tape or an interproximal brush most effective.
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What is dental floss?

Abacus Dental Practice
The most common way to clean between teeth is with dental floss or tape. Many people prefer tape to floss, as it is wider and can be gentler on the gums. There are several different types of floss or tape, including mint-flavoured, wax-coated and those containing fluoride.
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dentalfaq
A-It is a special thread used to clean between teeth (where the bristles of your toothbrush cannot reach). While flossing can take a while to master, it is an invaluable tool in your fight against dental caries. Various kinds of floss are available- unwaxed, waxed, flavoured, etc. Contact your dentist for tips on how to floss and the kind of floss suited for you. No? Then e-mail us for further assistance.
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Why Should I Floss?

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Flossing is the one most important step in oral care that people forget to do or claim they don't have time for. By flossing your teeth daily, you increase the chances of keeping your teeth a lifetime and decrease your chance of having periodontal or gum disease. Flossing cleans away the plaque from between your teeth, decreases the chance of interproximal decay and increases blood circulation in the gums.
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Why is it important to use dental floss?

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Brushing our teeth removes food particles, plaque, and bacteria from all tooth surfaces, except in between the teeth. Unfortunately, our toothbrush canâ??t reach these areas that are highly susceptible to decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, bone.
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Who is eligible for Dental Blue for Individuals?

Dental Blue for Individuals - Frequently asked questions
You and your dependents who are residents of North Carolina are eligible. Additionally, spouses and unmarried children under the age of 19 (age 26 if the child is a full-time student) also count as eligible dependents. A child who is a North Carolina resident may have an individual policy in their name. A person is ineligible if they have had a Dental Blue for Individuals policy within the last 12 months.
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Siva Solutions Inc.
Although brushing your teeth removes plaque, bacteria and food particles from your teeth and gums, unfortunately our toothbrush cannot reach in between the teeth. These areas are very prone to decay and gum disease. Flossing once a day is the best way to keep the area between the teeth and under the gum line healthy.Because plaque is sticky and colorless it can build up quickly without being noticed.
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Dakota Dental ,Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Dental, Dentist
Brushing our teeth removes food particles, plaque, and bacteria from all tooth surfaces, except in between the teeth. Despite what you hear on television commericals, our toothbrushes can't reach these areas that are highly susceptible to decay and periodontal (gum) disease and using commercial mouthwashes, such as Listerine, is NOT equivalent to flossing. Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline.
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Why is there a blue, a black, and a gray connector on my Ultra ATA/66 cable?

FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on ATA 66 ATA66-B...
The 40-pin, 80-conductor cables support the Cable Detect feature. The blue (end) connector should be connected to the system board. The black (end) connector is known as the master position. The gray (middle) connector can be used for slave devices. Although an Ultra ATA/66 device should work fine in either the black or the gray connector, if you are having difficulty, consider troubleshooting with the drive in the black connector. Go to Top
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When does my Dental Blue for Individuals coverage begin?

Dental Blue for Individuals - Frequently asked questions
If your application is received on or before the 20th of the month, your coverage will be effective on the first day of the next month. If your application is received after the 20th, coverage will take effect on the first day of the following month. For example, coverage for an application received May 19th will begin on June 1st. Coverage for an application received May 21st will begin July 1st.
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How often should I floss?

Twain Harte Family Dental Care : FAQ
Flossing of the teeth once per day helps to prevent cavities from forming between the teeth where your toothbrush can't reach. Flossing also helps to keep your gums healthy.
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Should I brush or floss first?

ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Frequently Asked Questions
The sequence makes no difference as long as you do a thorough job. Look for products that have the ADA's Seal of Acceptance. Choose a toothbrush that feels comfortable in your hand and in your mouth, and use it twice a day. While tooth brushing removes plaque from tooth surfaces, it can't do the entire job of removing plaque. Cleaning between the teeth daily with floss or other interdental cleaners removes debris from between the teeth, where your toothbrush cannot reach.
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Is brushing enough? Why floss?

Answers to Oral-B FAQ
A toothbrush is excellent for removing plaque. But it works primarily on the outside surfaces of your teeth. Flossing finishes the process by getting between teeth and under the gum line.
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Why is there blue floss listed as one of the colors for the tree next to my house?

Customer Support -- FAQ
Sometimes there are floss colors on the chart that you may not expect to see or there may be floss colors that you think should be listed but are not. The answer to this is that each Stitch-A-Photo® needlework picture will look like a painting when completed. This "painting" effect is achieved through the careful selection of floss colors that work subtly together.
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Why is it blue?

Stardust - Frequently Asked Questions
Aerogel has a blue cast for the same reason that the sky is blue. The very small particles that compose the aerogel scatter blue light, the same as our atmosphere scatters blue light. Similarly, when you look through the aerogel the light appears yellowish or reddish, like that of a sunrise or sunset.
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If I brush and floss well, do I still need regular dental check-ups?

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Yes. No one can keep their teeth perfectly clean, and regular check-ups will let your dentist or hygienist remove the plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth and find any problems while they are still easy to correct.
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I was told that I could just use fishing line or dental floss in my piercing. Is that true?

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It may be possible, and you can discuss that with your doctor. But also take into consideration the after effects. Remember that a belly piercing is a puncture wound, and that kind of piercing will close up for most people. In as little as a few days time, you could have a piercing that is 2 full gauges smaller, and you won't be able to wear your regular 14g belly rings afterwards. It is always best to use the same size gauge as your piercing.
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FAQ's
Flossing is more important than ever when you have braces. A floss threader, available from your orthodontist or pharmacy, makes it all possible. Ask your orthodontist to show you how to use one and you'll be on your way to having a sparkling, healthy smile!
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