You\u2019ve heard your dentist say \u201cbrush and floss twice a day!\u201d But why does it matter so much? There are many reasons flossing matters, because it reaches where a toothbrush can\u2019t, and cleans beyond what a mouthwash can do. Without a thin little string, cleaning our teeth thoroughly just isn\u2019t as reachable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the reasons flossing matters, is that it reaches areas that our toothbrushes and mouthwash just don\u2019t reach quite the same way. The less plaque is allowed to proliferate in the tight spaces between teeth, the less there is a risk of tooth decay, and eventually, cavities. Cavities are most likely to form in those tight spaces in between teeth, and if left untreated, more than one tooth can be affected. The best way to ward off the effects of tooth decay, are to keep teeth clean and healthy by flossing and brushing regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the other impacts of not flossing regularly, is the inflammation and irritation plaque can cause in gums. This is the beginning of gum disease. One of the simplest ways you may be able to prevent gum disease is through regular brushing and flossing. This can help to remove the plaque that does the damage to your teeth and gums. That gum disease can be prevented by the small act of flossing is one of the more important reasons flossing matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, clean healthy teeth contribute to a beautiful and bright smile. How you care for your dental health has a direct impact on your smile. Take time to invest in good health by taking a few minutes twice a day to brush and floss your teeth, and tell plaque to begone! There are many reasons flossing matters, but this is the one most likely to impact many facets of life. Your dental health can have a huge impact on how you look and feel on a daily basis. That matters, and you matter, so invest some time each day in yourself, and your dental health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
You\u2019ve heard your dentist say \u201cbrush and floss twice a day!\u201d But why does it matter so much? There are many reasons flossing matters, because it reaches where a toothbrush can\u2019t, and cleans beyond what a mouthwash can do. Without a thin little string, cleaning our teeth thoroughly just isn\u2019t as reachable. Cavities One of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4605,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,30],"tags":[33,121,122,123],"class_list":["post-4604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-blog","category-healthy-blog","tag-cavity","tag-dental-floss","tag-floss","tag-water-floss"],"yoast_head":"\n