Flossing is a really good thing. I try to floss as many times a day as necessary (usually 2x for molars and bicuspids or teeth in the back). If any bleeding occurs anywhere I floss more in that area until it goes away. My opinion is that 2 x a day is a minimum if the mouth is dry.


Dx 10/06 Adenoid Cystic carcinoma; Stage I. Soft palate/minor salivary glands.
Tx surgery 11/06 Tomotherapy (targeted IMRT) 3/07