I've never understood flossing. If anything it looks a bit dangerous (potential gum damage-wise). I've never once flossed and I have perfect teeth clean-wise. :/

38, I never used to floss and I had horrible bleeding gums..once I started they became strong and healthy and stopped bleeding, but I understand everyone's different so whatever works right

Food bits get stuck between your teeth, flossing helps get it out. Brushing doesn't remove 100% of food bits and if left there, will rot and smell.

"I've never understood flossing. If anything it looks a bit dangerous (potential gum damage-wise). I've never once flossed and I have perfect teeth clean-wise. :/" I find it very hard to believe you have "perfect" teeth cleanliness if you don't floss. If a person doesn't floss, a lot of bacteria collects in between their teeth and can actually cause a lot of problems like bad breath, tartar/plaque buildup, cavities, gingivitis, and even gum disease. Your teeth might be healthy now, but you can get all sorts of problems later on in life which might even lead to the removal of said teeth. In fact, I'd go as far to say that flossing is equally as important as brushing. It certainly doesn't damage your gums (unless your doing it wrong) and if it hurts/bleeds that means you might already have the beginnings of plaque problems or gum disease. Don't know where you got the impression it could damage your gums, because it's actually the best thing to do to keep your gums healthy and toxin/disease free. Sorry for the essay. But as an ex-dentist assist, I'm constantly horrified by how many people don't floss and/or think it can cause some sort of damage.

38 - when I was younger I thought the same thing, and then when you finally do floss you really realize how much you're missing by only brushing.

It gets a lot harder if OP has a disease which causes the bad odour.

24: It's not hard to spell out 'your' or spell mouth properly either, but some of us can't even get THAT right.

Everybody makes mistakes. Even you do, so shut it.

i never said i dont make mistakes . if his breath was THAT bad he must have not brushed in days.

ElishaisSexy: Such animosity, oh my! I was kidding (partially. I'm not a fan of using text talk on here, and it's against the rules anyway.) You're fairly new as a commenter, so I understand if you feel I'm being a complete asshole, but I usually poke fun at people like this. My dry humor may not agree with you, but that's just how I am. P.S. I don't think I'll ever be able to take you seriously with that username.