Not many people describe flossing as fun, but it’s an activity that pays off. Flossing helps keep your teeth healthy and clean and it can even help prevent bad breath.

One year of American-bought floss would stretch 3 million miles. So how much floss is sold annually? If you use an average length of 125 yards, it means that more than 42 million rolls of dental floss are purchased each year in the U.S. Imagine how far the floss from the whole world would stretch!

If you do use dental floss in a unique way, just make sure you save some to use on your teeth. Flossing at least once or twice a day has so many benefits to your oral health and your overall health. Do you think flossing is boring? Check out these 10 fun facts about flossing.

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