Flossing saves money.

Meaning: Regular flossing can help to prevent costly dental procedures in the future.

Choice of Words: Flossing is the act of cleaning between teeth with floss. Saves means to prevent the loss of something. Money is a medium of exchange used to buy goods and services. Together, it means flossing prevents the loss of money.

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Flossing keeps your teeth healthy.

Meaning: This means that flossing helps to keep your teeth clean and healthy, which can prevent cavities and other dental problems.

Choice of Words: Flossing is a specific action of cleaning teeth by using a thin string to remove food and plaque from between teeth. Keeps means to maintain something in a certain state or condition. Your indicates that the teeth belong to the person being addressed. Healthy means to be in good condition and free from disease or injury. When you put them together, "Flossing keeps your teeth healthy" means that the action of flossing helps to maintain the good condition of your teeth.

Flossing can prevent cavities.

Meaning: This means that flossing can help to keep your teeth healthy and free from cavities.

Choice of Words: Flossing is a specific action of cleaning teeth by using a thin string to remove food and plaque from between teeth. Can indicates that something is possible or able to happen. Prevent means to stop something from happening or existing. Cavities are holes in teeth that are caused by bacteria eating away at the enamel. When you put them together, "Flossing can prevent cavities" means that the action of flossing has the ability to stop cavities from forming.

Flossing is good for your smile.

Meaning: This means that flossing can help to keep your teeth and gums healthy, which can make your smile look brighter and healthier.

Choice of Words: Flossing is a specific action of cleaning teeth by using a thin string to remove food and plaque from between teeth. Is indicates that something exists or is true. Good means to be positive or beneficial. Your indicates that the smile belongs to the person being addressed. Smile refers to the expression on a person's face when they are happy or amused. When you put them together, "Flossing is good for your smile" means that the action of flossing has a positive effect on the appearance of your smile.

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