Does flossing really matter?

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Does Flossing Really Matter?
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Some people might think flossing is a big waste
of time. After all, what purpose does running a
small string in between your teeth serve anyway?
You already brush your teeth twice a day to
remove plaque, so does flossing really make much
difference?
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When you brush your teeth and depending on how
you do it, you are only removing plaque from
three of the four sides of the teeth the front,
the back, and the top. The bristles on your tooth
brush cannot easy get in between each tooth, so
you are not brush the left and right sides of
your teeth.
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Plus, as you brush, you could inadvertently push
plaque into the small openings in between the
teeth. To illustrate, picture an outdoor patio
deck on the back of a home. In between each board
are small gaps.
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When you clean your deck and scrub the deck
boards, soap and water can get into the gaps, but
it is not easy to get a brush into this area,
much like in between your teeth.
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Flossing is the only way to truly get in between
the teeth and ensure the left and right sides
also have plaque removed. Otherwise,
cavity-causing bacteria can form and slowly start
eating away at the enameled layer of the teeth.
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In addition, as plaque hardens it is no longer
sticky and easily removed with floss. Rather it
becomes tartar and can start to irritate the gum
tissue, which can lead to gum disease and
periodontal disease.
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How Much Does Flossing Really Help? If you rush
through the flossing process, it is not any
different from brushing your teeth quickly. You
will not remove much of the plaque and it will
remain on the surface of your teeth.
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Yet, if you take your time and slowly floss in
between each teeth so the floss is ran down the
side of the tooth to the gum, it can help remove
a large amount of dental plaque, as well as any
trapped food particles.
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What Should I Do If I Havent Been Flossing? It
is never too late to change your dental habits
and start flossing regularly, once a day.
However, it is a good idea to have your teeth
cleaned by your dentist or dental hygienist to
ensure tartar and plaque have been sufficiently
removed from in between the teeth.
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Then, brushing for at least two minutes twice a
day and flossing once a day can help maintain
that dental visit clean feeling.
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When Is the Best Time to Floss? Flossing in the
evening before going to bed helps remove plaque
and any trapped food particles from the meals and
snacks you have consumed all day long. If you
sleep with food particles caught in between the
teeth, it can increase the amount of
cavitycausing bacteria.
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While it can seem difficult to change our dental
habits and floss daily, doing so actually does
matter. To get your teeth cleaned and find out
the right way to floss, please feel free to
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