What’s The Big Deal About Flossing? It Can Save You Money
According to the American Dental Association, just over 50{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of Americans floss every day. On the other hand, 31{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of Americans floss on an irregular basis — less often than once a day — and about 18{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of all Americans surveyed do not floss at all.
It might surprise you to learn that so many people don’t floss, but when it comes to maintaining healthy teeth, they’re at a disadvantage. Not flossing makes you more likely to experience tooth decay and require a dentist’s help later on!
Although you can get some benefits from using the right mouthwash, nothing works as a substitute for flossing. This is because dental plaque can build up between teeth and cause degeneration of the tooth enamel that you might not even be aware of — until it’s too late.
Flossing May Be Able To Help You Reduce Your Dental Costs Over Time
The American Dental Association is perhaps the most important organization of dentists in the world. It advocates for dental patients to understand how to maintain the health of their teeth and protect their gums.
The ADA also conducts a wide variety of research on flossing and other matters related to dental health. You might be surprised at just how valuable recent research has determined flossing to be — and results are seen from an early age!
Preventative care, including flossing, has been demonstrated to help reduce dental care costs by as much as 40{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4}. That difference was noted in patients as young as five years of age who had been observed over many years.
Help Kids Get Into Good Flossing Habits
Children who have been flossing since a young age are more likely than others to have positive flossing habits as adults. However, children can also have the most difficulty when it comes to flossing, thanks to the coordination required.
Make sure that you regularly supervise young children who floss. This will help reduce improper flossing that might cause bleeding and other issues. If children are not helped to overcome these setbacks, they might get the wrong idea about flossing.
Children often benefit from using floss with a handle — and adults who have not flossed lately can find this convenient as well. Also remember that floss can be treated with fluoride to help you get this important chemical onto your teeth.
No matter what your dental health concern is, Community Dental Group is here to help. Get in touch with us today to set your appointment!