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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure studies have been done that show it doesn't have the abrasive power of actual floss, so it's not as good at removing plaque. Fine at removing solids generally, which helps, but actual floss tends to be better.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Didn't know about that. Good reason to use both.