your toothbrush can’t reach. Do the same on each tooth, using a clean stretch of floss each time. If you have dexterity issues, though, Dr Ross says “picks are a good alternative”.

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Floss picks are a convenient option for on-the-go cleaning, but just note that they’re not as effective as traditional floss. “It’s difficult to wrap a floss pick around a tooth in a C-shape ...