![ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive](https://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/KZESzgF91cP3KEAR29JhCFmX0zxsPgY1sYhv7XCtiW0.png)
ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive
![TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak, TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak,](https://external-preview.redd.it/m4LpyVtNjLr8dJwRHZgWoELOUylHuGBojom3AAWWtMM.jpg?auto=webp&s=bcb1f7d2574dd073708538fbcc556cc4eb15ae88)
TIL A 2008 review of 11 studies found flossing was no more effective than brushing alone in reducing plaque or gingivitis. A 2011 review found "some evidence" from 12 studies, and "weak,
![ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive](https://preview.redd.it/zgjencjwfjt61.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=902920b0a5fdf7a27746c7ab2777510d4903b438)
ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive
![ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive](https://preview.redd.it/toxmgejwfjt61.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4fb8154a45279e704fb0c42e909c3df6c34231d6)
ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive
![Tongue-scrapers, mouthwash and flossing: the dentists' guide to cleaning your teeth properly | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian Tongue-scrapers, mouthwash and flossing: the dentists' guide to cleaning your teeth properly | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f6273ee98c9370f313ec77c369f16970f641d81f/0_34_5960_3577/master/5960.jpg?width=1200&height=900&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&s=57731372b5c3d666eef9dbdfae448b69)
Tongue-scrapers, mouthwash and flossing: the dentists' guide to cleaning your teeth properly | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian
Efficacy of a sonic toothbrush on plaque removal—A video-controlled explorative clinical trial | PLOS ONE
![Comparison of marginal bleeding using a periodontal probe or an interdental brush as indicators of gingivitis - Hofer - 2011 - International Journal of Dental Hygiene - Wiley Online Library Comparison of marginal bleeding using a periodontal probe or an interdental brush as indicators of gingivitis - Hofer - 2011 - International Journal of Dental Hygiene - Wiley Online Library](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/cms/asset/eba372e6-2fe7-48e1-a3ad-926484c3e577/idh_483_f3.gif)
Comparison of marginal bleeding using a periodontal probe or an interdental brush as indicators of gingivitis - Hofer - 2011 - International Journal of Dental Hygiene - Wiley Online Library
![ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive ELI5: Dentists always advise to floss or use interdental brushes (in addition to brushing, of course), but no one recommends mouthwash. Does mouthwash make a visible difference? : r/explainlikeimfive](https://i.imgur.com/Y8FAZLe.jpg)