Ora Dentistry Spa Sheds Light on AP Report Claiming Flossing Has Unproven Benefits
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“It’s not clear what studies they looked at or who were followed in those studies.” He noted there are key variables that make it difficult to form conclusions based on statistical analysis.The AP may say its research led to the government retracting an unnecessary guideline, but Dr. Saleh, who studied at King’s College London, one of the top dental schools in the world, is convinced that Americans who don’t floss are more prone to the negative results of bacteria in the mouth: bad breath, plaque buildup, and more serious conditions like gingivitis.The Beverly Hills dentist and owner of Ora Dentistry Spa raised a number of critical questions after sifting through the report that was researched and released in early August.The report, Medical benefits of dental floss unproven, claims the AP looked at “the most rigorous research conducted over the past decade, focusing on 25 studies” that compared using just a toothbrush against the use of toothbrushes and floss.Since 1979, the federal government has recommended flossing in its Dietary Guidelines for Americans.“It’s not clear what studies they looked at or who were followed in those studies.”He noted there are key variables that make it difficult to form conclusions based on statistical analysis.Patients who come to his office with problems like inflammation of the gums are placed on a strict regimen of care that includes regular flossing.“We see improvements and see firsthand that flossing is effective,” he says.