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Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence

(arstechnica.com)
352 points keithly | 1 comments | 14 Oct 24 21:37 UTC | HN request time: 0.28s | source
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kart23 ◴[14 Oct 24 22:24 UTC] No.41842758[source]▶
Isn't flossing not supported by science also, but all the news articles said you should keep flossing?
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rootusrootus ◴[14 Oct 24 22:36 UTC] No.41842896[source]▶
Yes, flossing cannot be proven to help. But it cannot be proven to hurt, either, so current recommendations are to do it anyway.
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krackers ◴[14 Oct 24 22:38 UTC] No.41842911[source]▶
>cannot be proven to hurt

Inserting floss between your teeth pushes them slightly apart. I wonder if that could have any negatives?

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1. bsmith ◴[14 Oct 24 22:43 UTC] No.41842957[source]▶
Considering orthodontic treatments, no. I imagine you could damage the connective tissues under the gums though.