but you are probably correct!

If I had the guts, I would ask my dentist! LOL

I have been flossing before the date the day of but not right before.
So far no issues but you now have me thinking

I normally floss a few hours before a date.  Then use mouthwash or just brush my teeth, or both.  If I cut my gums, the bleeding stops within minutes anyway, so I am not really concerned about that if the date is hours later.   But I guess each person is different.  All things considered, I'd rather not have my mouth full of bacteria and/or bad breath when I go on a date.  I just think that's nasty.  4 out of 5 dentists agree.  (Which also means 1 out of 5 dentists happen to be quite insane)

this is why oral giving or receiving is usually pretty safe...

the small cuts caused by flossing a few hours before should be healed up pretty quick  

but then again i am not medical professional

if you see a provider (or 2 or 3) every day, when the hell are you supposed to shave or floss?

This topic has been discussed here before many times. Shaving, brushing teeth, flossing, etc. Should you do it on the day of the date? The possibility of little cuts and nicks, could be a potential for disease. True, but how much of a real risk is it? Everything we donin this hobby is a risk. We just have to weigh out how much risk we are willing to take.

Personally, I am willing to take that small risk. I floss several times a day, and I definitely do it before a date (a few hours before) I also shave before a date or my stubble will be like sandpaper on a lady's sensitive regions

My typical routine is to shave my cock and balls the day prior; then the morning of, do a thorough oral cleanse with lots of flossing, brushing and mouthwash. I'll also usually pop some breathmints throughout the day.

Most of my dates are in the evening, so I expect that any abrasions in the mouth from the morning cleanse will be fine by nighttime.  If it's a dinner date, then I'll brush, mouthwash and breathmint after dinner.

For overnights, as soon as I wake, I pop into the bathroom for a quick toothbrush and mouthwash to get rid of the morning breath.  Also, at minimum grab a soapy washcloth and clean up the cock and balls; or hop in for a quick shower.

I do brush (and brush my tongue) before every date because I do love kissing and have an oral fixation ...BTW brushing your tongue prevents bad breath and is important.

is to floss regularly, use a water pic regularly, nd of course brush regularly.  If you are concerned about small nicks in your gums use the water pick instead of floss the day or two before and of course brush.  
Of course i also brush before I leave for a date or bring a small brush and tube of tooth paste with me. I also use a small bottle of mouth wash I bring with me.
In general tho, regular floss, pick, brush should keep gums clear.  
You can have bad breath from your GI tract as well and if you have an SO you can scheme with hm/her after various meals and beware foods that bring on bad breath.

Just curious. I've heard experts say this before, but I'm not sure if it's just urban legend or not.

When you need to get food stuck in between your teeth but don't want to take a chance on causing bleeding:  Use soft picks made by Gum.   They are superior to floss for this purpose as I floss and use them and often find they get particles of food that the floss misse

That should be followed up by a brushing and rinsing with a good mouthwash that does not contain alcohol.  A couple of Tic-tacs just before meeting the gal won't hurt either.

Flossing is still good to do because it gets tartar out better and floss helps massage the gums between your teeth.

If you find flossing causes bleeding often, you ought to see a periodontist about getting your gums in shape.  I did and I'm glad I did, but it wasn't easy or cheap.

still not a dentist, or periodontist for that matter

Encouraging people to skip good hygiene habits before a date? Gross!