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[edit] The line that says "nearly all Americans brush their teeth" is ridiculous. I think there should be a source immediately for all those percentages and numbers being thrown around. I for one know that nowhere near "all" Americans brush their teeth.

[edit] Spam?

SPAM In The NONOBJECTIVE PHOTO showing J&J's well known "Reach" "Access" brand of Floss Holder (WHEN ALSO the well known "J&J" FLOSS itself is indeed LISTED under BRANDED flosses) does indeed appear to demonstrate a CONFLICT OF INTEREST, and therefore THE holder phto and associated text are indeed SPAM!== 02:17, 29 November 2006 SoLongBaby (Talk | contribs) (→SPAM -Reverted Because Photo is an Ad which is Spam as is associated text!)

No one sees it as spam. Please point out what secion of WP:SPAM is in violation. --Ronz 02:36, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
You aren't even addressing why the text is spam. Please do so if you want to convince anyone. --Ronz 02:37, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
In what way is it a conflict of interest? I have seen no evidence that the uploader, nor the editors who want to keep the image, would personally benefit from the image. And the brand cannot be discerned from either the photo itself nor the caption. Should Wikipedia remove all images of commercial products? --Ginkgo100 talk 20:16, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

Reverted Photo of VISUAL Advertising Spam of A floss-holder-PRODUCT Made by a WELL KNOWN & listed "Floss Manufacturer ; and reverted Associated text 18:49, 21 December 2006 SoLongBaby

"Visual advertising spam" is not an agreed upon reason to remove an image. Please point out wiki policy or guideline that supports your position. The text doesn't mention any product, so there's no reason for it's removal (and you've not given one). If there is something specific in the text, please explain what it is so it can be discussed. --Ronz 16:54, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

SoLOngBaby, cease your constant reversions on this image and text...the image is not identifying as to who the manufactorer is so I can see no big deal on this matter...it definitely is not spam or advertising to have the image.--MONGO 05:56, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

SoLongBaby: "DENTAL FLOSS is just that, but a floss holder is NOT dental floss per se. Therefore, a floss holder photo probably would be better off on another page called a STUB whether or not it is advertsing/SPAM. Floss is floss and a holder is a holder." .--SoLongBaby 21:59, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, consensus is that it stays here. When there is enough information on it to be separated into another article, it can be done then. --Ronz 22:13, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Possible refs for holders etc

The Canadian Dental Association and the American Dental Association both recommend use of dental tape or a floss holder to make flossing easier [1] [2] [3]. --Ronz 03:06, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

"To make flossing easier, try using a plastic floss holder or use dental tape." [4] --Ronz 22:06, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

"If flossing feels awkward or if your fingers always seem to get tangled, try using a plastic floss holder..." [5]

"If you find it difficult to manipulate long strands of floss, consider using a special floss holder." "People who have trouble handling dental floss may find it easier to use interdental cleaners." [6]

"If you find it difficult to manipulate long strands of floss, consider using a special floss holder." [7]

"Children who do their own flossing may find that a floss holder makes the task easier—and for parents who are helping, a holder can diminish the risk being bitten by those clean little chompers." [8] --Ronz 17:59, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] USE

Deleted last two sentences that cannot be verified and appear to be unreliable information. --WhyNot1 22:39, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Given the state of the article, I think this is a bit premature. --Ronz 04:24, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
Explain how it's unreliable, it's common sense that vibration better penetrates the gumline, it operates under the same principles as an electric toothbrush. The part you removed was worded to explain why this was. It doesn't require verification if it's a logical statement. I'm restoring it. Btw, get a user page. Tyciol 13:11, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Causes of reduced bleeding with regular flossing

One cause that is accepted is that due to the cleaning of bacterial collections, the gums do not become enflamed, and therefore more prone to bleeding. Isn't it reasonable that toughening of the gum tissue due to stress from floss, and the healing of lacerations, might have something to do with it? Our skin builds calluses, and many other tissues of the body toughen in response to stress. Tyciol 13:07, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Dental floss

Dental floss should always be merely gently inserted between teeth, and gently below the gum line which is known as the gingival margin. Never jam floss between teeth. Typically floss is availbale flavored or plain, that is, unflavored. Floss comes waxed or unwaxed. --WhyNot1 2:11, 25 January 2007 (UTC) Dental floss is merely either a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic made of "Teflon" ePTFE or UHMWPE polyethylene ribbon used to remove particles of food from between teeth and dento-bacterial plaque which daily grows on and is adhered to teeth surfaces. That is why everyone must brush and floss daily. --WhyNot1 2:30, 25 January 2007 (UTC) Dental floss is typically available flavored or unflavored whether or not waxed or unwaxed. Flavors include mint, cinnimon and bubble gum. --WhyNot1 2:33, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pubic Hair?

Should we mention in the middle ages long pubic hair was often used by people as far back as the 14th Century for floss?--Wiggstar69 16:45, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Source to cite? Why would it be pubic hair specifically? Why not long hair from the head, or from a horse's tail/mane? Was this just an odd joke? — ¾-10 03:51, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] In popular culture

I removed the popular culture section. It contained only two items. One in-passing reference from Doctor Who, and a reference to Montana (Frank Zappa song), that deals with growing dental floss on a farm, not with floss and flossing as such. Dr bab 22:42, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

That sounds consistent with WP:TRIVIA to me. Good work. Walter Siegmund (talk) 00:28, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bonafide Hygienist?

Removed IMAGE because NO bonafide hygienist wears such loose latex gloves. The latex gloves must be fit tight and every credentialed hygienist knows THAT! —Preceding unsigned comment added by THeHygienist (talk • contribs) 00:52, 17 May 2007

I've restored the image, since this article is about dental floss, rather than hygienists or gloves. --Ronz 01:19, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] What about disposable flossing things?

I think a section could be added. I think they are convenient for work.

[edit] Clandestine floss party

What's up with that picture? Is it from a hazing ritual? Why are the lights off? DRosenbach (Talk | Contribs) 04:05, 6 July 2007 (UTC)