Flossing question

Hey everyone,
I know this is strange, but would anyone know if flossing causes tooth gaps?
One could say I'm prone to gapping, so i'm not sure if i should attempt flossing.

Thanks
No. If it did, I wouldn't have needed braces to "un-cram" my teeth.Getting stuff caught in your teeth doesn't cause gaps. I had spacers when I had braces, but they were in for a month, and they were a whole lot bigger than dental floss. Dental floss is neither big enough nor powerful enough to move teeth. Moving teeth takes a lot of force - constant force - ask anyone who's endured a few wire changes on their brackets and we'll tell you, dental floss it's not.If you DON'T floss, you'll have gaps - caused by rotting teeth.

Yeah, I'm sure your dentist will tell you that not flossing will cause the gaps, receding gingiva and tooth loss. Ask your dentist and s/he will allay your concerns.

Thanku both for ur replies!

Quote from carolinapoohno. if it did, i wouldn't have needed braces to "un-cram" my teeth.if you don't floss, you'll have gaps - caused by rotting teeth.

I thought everyone should floss-hasn't caused gaps for me.Contact the Amercian Dental Association for more specifics.

Well, if it does, it's not actually your teeth that is causing the gap. It means that you had a bunch of crap build up on your teeth and the flossing removed it. How do I know? I never really took care of my teeth and when I went to the dentist to get porcelain veneers she cleaned my bottom teeth and well, I have a very tiny gap between my two front bottom teeth. It was all buildup. Needless to say, I bought a Waterpik and use it every day.