Flutterby™! : Little evidence for flossing

While y'all are debating trivial little things like the Presidential election and the latest over-hyped tech news, I think it's time to turn our attention to the insidious conspiracy that undermines our way of life. Yes, it's time that we point out the $2B/year industry that is big floss: AP: Medical benefits of dental floss unproven:

The AP looked at the most rigorous research conducted over the past decade, focusing on 25 studies that generally compared the use of a toothbrush with the combination of toothbrushes and floss. The findings? The evidence for flossing is "weak, very unreliable," of "very low" quality, and carries "a moderate to large potential for bias."

"The majority of available studies fail to demonstrate that flossing is generally effective in plaque removal," said one review conducted last year. Another 2015 review cites "inconsistent/weak evidence" for flossing and a "lack of efficacy."