{"id":10303,"date":"2016-08-19T08:22:34","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T15:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/?p=10303"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:38:15","slug":"flossing-essential-oral-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2016\/08\/19\/flossing-essential-oral-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Flossing Is Essential To Your Oral Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WE\u2019VE MENTIONED IT TIME AND TIME AGAIN<\/strong>\u2026 Flossing is an essential part of good oral hygiene. Many people don\u2019t see the need for flossing when they already brush their teeth; others simply hate the task. We understand that it can be tedious! But as your trusted dental professionals, we want to assure you that flossing will greatly benefit your dental and overall health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, How Does Flossing Benefit My Health?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that when you don\u2019t floss, you miss cleaning 35 percent of tooth surfaces in your mouth? That\u2019s because brushing simply cannot get into those hard-to-reach spaces between your teeth. Unfortunately, however, bacteria can!<\/strong> Flossing completes brushing by cleaning the spaces your toothbrush can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular flossing can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Prevent cavities.<\/strong>\u00a0Have you ever flossed, even after brushing your teeth, and were surprised to find a remnant of your last meal? Flossing removes food debris and plaque, preventing cavity formation between the teeth, a common place for tooth decay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fight bad breath.<\/strong>\u00a0If food or plaque are left in between teeth, they will eventually release a bad smell. Yuck!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Inhibit tartar buildup and gum disease.<\/strong>\u00a0If left on teeth for too long, plaque hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a dental professional. The presence of tartar can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. Gum disease is associated with other systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Improve your appearance.<\/strong>\u00a0Food debris and plaque make teeth look more yellow and gritty. Clean, healthy teeth always appear whiter and brighter!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    From years of experience, we can confidently say that flossing makes a big difference in your oral and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For Flossing To Work, It Has To Be Done Correctly<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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