{"id":2170,"date":"2019-08-13T08:51:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T12:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2019-08-13T08:52:18","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T12:52:18","slug":"benefits-of-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/benefits-of-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Flossing: Why You Should Floss Every Time You Brush"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2171 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/walbridge-dental-benefits-of-flossing.jpg\" alt=\"Woman using a floss pick to enjoy the benefits of flossing.\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/walbridge-dental-benefits-of-flossing.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/walbridge-dental-benefits-of-flossing-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When is the last time you brushed your teeth? How about the last time you flossed? If your answer wasn\u2019t the same for both questions (and if it\u2019s not \u201cthis morning\u201d) then you\u2019re probably not taking proper care of your teeth! You likely know that brushing is important, but if you don\u2019t consider the benefits of flossing to be worth the effort, you\u2019re setting yourself up for oral health woes.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Need to Floss?<\/h2>\n<p>In no uncertain terms, yes! If you think of your teeth as five separate surfaces (top, front, back, side and side) you\u2019ll realize that brushing is only effective on three of those surfaces. That leaves 40 percent of the surfaces of your teeth uncleaned against bacteria, plaque and tartar.<\/p>\n<p>Toothbrushes are designed to excel at what they can accomplish. They keep the visible surfaces of your teeth clean from bacteria by wiping away bacteria or particles of food that can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/cavity-prone-teeth\/\">damage your enamel and cause cavities.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, without flossing, you can\u2019t do the same for the parts of your teeth that bristles can\u2019t reach. More importantly, teeth have contact points between them \u2013 and these are ideal locations for bacteria to hide. What would you say if a waiter served you food on a plate that was only 60 percent clean?<\/p>\n<p>Remember that when you have problems with the chewing surfaces of your teeth, you can often identify them right away. Pain or discomfort is a dead giveaway that your oral health is at risk. But cavities that form between teeth often go unnoticed for far longer than chewing surface cavities. You likely won\u2019t even realize you have them until your dentist identifies them in an x-ray or during an oral exam.<\/p>\n<p>The longer cavities have to set in, the more aggressive the treatment will need to be. What could be corrected with a simple filling could now require a root canal. Problems that a root canal could have solved may require pulling your teeth and replacing them with an implant. It\u2019s another reason why <a href=\"http:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/preventative-care.php\">regular dentist visits are critical to your health!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Primary Benefits of Flossing<\/h2>\n<p>Like any dental care step, the primary benefit of flossing your teeth is avoiding cavities. Every part of every tooth you have is susceptible to acidic attacks from bacteria or foods. Over time, these attacks will wear away at the protective enamel and leave your teeth vulnerable. Once bacteria begin to wear into the tooth itself, you\u2019ll be on the road to cavities, sensitivity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/signs-of-a-cavity\/\">possibly even losing that tooth!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, flossing is another step in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/gum-disease.php\">fight against gum disease<\/a>. Brushing cleans a majority of your gums \u2013 but like teeth, there are still gaps where bristles of a toothbrush simply aren\u2019t effective. If you skip flossing, these are the locations in your mouth where bacteria will finally find a foothold.<\/p>\n<p>Once gum disease begins, it starts you on a path towards serious health risks. You could get an infection while your body perpetually fights against the foreign bacteria. Ultimately, left untreated, gum disease will lead to lost teeth and weakened oral bones. Chronic gum disease is even connected to heart disease!<\/p>\n<h2>You Should Floss Every Day!<\/h2>\n<p>One of a dentist\u2019s greatest challenges is teaching patients the importance of flossing. The second challenge is reminding them that they floss every day.<\/p>\n<p>Brushing only takes about two minutes for an optimal clean. To floss completely, you may need to double that time to ensure you clean every gap in your mouth. While it may sound like a lot of extra work, it\u2019s still less than five minutes of your day each time you do it!<\/p>\n<p>Bacteria damages your teeth the moment it makes contact. It constantly assaults your enamel and teeth until it\u2019s cleaned away. If you brush daily but only floss occasionally, you\u2019re leaving your teeth unprotected for most of the week. While you may stop most bacteria from forming into plaque, it still does incremental damage to the surfaces between your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Brush and floss every day. Your permanent teeth are only permanent if you clean them. And once they\u2019re gone, there\u2019s no natural way to restore them.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Easy Flossing<\/h2>\n<p>Brushing is pretty easy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/benefits-of-an-electric-toothbrush\/\">Especially if you have a powered toothbrush<\/a>! Flossing can be a bit more of a challenge \u2013 especially if you have dexterity issues due to age or illness. However, there are ways to make sure flossing is feasible for almost everyone. Follow these tips to ensure you can floss and floss effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Use Enough Floss to Comfortably Hold<\/h3>\n<p>When things are difficult, many tend to give up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/mistakes-dental-health-issues\/\">A common mistake<\/a> with flossing is using too little thread. If you don\u2019t grab enough thread, you won\u2019t be able to hold the string. It may fall out of your fingers or require such a gentle flossing motion that it can\u2019t clean your teeth effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be shy! Grab enough floss to wrap around your middle fingers and pinch between your thumb and forefingers. Pull it tight and get flossing! If you think you grabbed too much, you can always shimmy the thread a bit to floss your next set of teeth with clean threading.<\/p>\n<h3>Use Floss Pick<\/h3>\n<p>There are dozens of reasons that using regular floss may not work for you. Arthritis or illnesses that impact dexterity are some of the most common reasons patients feel like they can\u2019t floss.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you can find threaded floss picks that only require one hand and can be comfortably gripped \u2013 some have handles as long as a toothbrush! These make flossing much easier and can let you clean your teeth quickly.<\/p>\n<h3>Try Water Flossing<\/h3>\n<p>If threaded flossers don\u2019t work, there are still other options. Water flossers use pressurized jets of water to force food and bacteria out from between your teeth. All they require is for you to fill the basin and aim the flosser at the gaps between your teeth. No force is required, and the handles are easy to hold.<\/p>\n<p>One extra benefit of water flossers is that you can add a little fluoride mouthwash to the water to give your teeth extra protection along with flossing!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/contact-us.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WAL-CTA-2-e1508529025772.jpg\" alt=\"Schedule an Appointment with Walbridge Dental in Millbury, OH\" width=\"600\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Do You Have Dental Health Questions? Schedule an Appointment!<\/h2>\n<p>We can help make sure you and your family are brushing correctly. If you\u2019re concerned or just looking for information, the professionals at Walbridge Dental provide complete family dental care to families in the Millbury community.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/contact-us.php\">Contact us online<\/a>\u00a0to set up an appointment now or call us at\u00a0419-836-1033.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Connect on Social Media!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walbridgedental\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalbridgeDental\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When is the last time you brushed your teeth? How about the last time you flossed? If your answer wasn\u2019t the same for both questions (and if it\u2019s not \u201cthis morning\u201d) then you\u2019re probably not taking proper care of your teeth! 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