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How Long Before I See Results from Flossing Every Night?

amanrocks2Jan 29, 2013
My gums are very weak I am looking for some suggestions to make them stronger and healthier because every time I floss every night they blead out how do I make them stronger

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Dr. Shivangi Gajwani Jain, MDS
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Answered on Feb 20, 2013
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