No longer tied down by string floss.

The article presents the recommendation by a dental hygienist for water flossing over string flossing based on his personal practice experience and published study results. Topics discussed include the reference to dental woes including gingivitis as well as other periodontal diseases, survey data on American and Canadian dental professional visits and the frustrations over patient's compliance on string floss usage. Also mentioned was the case of the teenage patient using water floss.