This Year, Make A Resolution To Make Flossing Part Of Your Dental Health Plan
In the world of dental health, there’s probably no single subject more misunderstood than flossing. Flossing can seem like a chore, and it’s not always obvious what the results are.
However, flossing is extremely important. Experts estimate that only about half of Americans floss regularly, but people could stand to save thousands in dental bills, especially later on in life, if they would begin the habit earlier.
There’s no time like the new year to get started on a new habit. You don’t have to leap in right away and start flossing daily: That can be the end goal. But even starting by flossing two or three times a week can make a big difference.
Brushing Your Teeth Actually Only Cleans About Two-Thirds Of Tooth Surfaces
Why is this the case? Simply, brushing alone can only reach about 66{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of your teeth.
The rest of the area of your teeth is covered by those hard to reach places in between the major flat surfaces. After brushing and using mouthwash, you might feel that your mouth is clean, but problems could still be looming.
Flossing eliminates particles between teeth where bacteria could settle and colonize on the long term. Bacteria begins its work within just a few minutes after a food particle is lodged between teeth and left undisturbed.
Ordinary floss with a handle effectively removes this and cleans the missing 33{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of your teeth. Many people find a water flossing device to be convenient, too.
Flossing Doesn’t Have To Be Difficult, And Community Dental Group Can Help
Even though brushing and flossing were probably among the first skills you learned to practice independently, they are not always as straightforward as they might seem. And millions of adults are actually doing them wrong!
But, with the help of a dental professional from Community Dental Group, you can improve your flossing and brushing techniques and make sure that you are really keeping your whole mouth healthy.
This year, make a new commitment to dental health in all its forms. Whether you’re in Westlake Village, Newbury Park, or Thousand Oaks, we are here to help you any way we possibly can.
To get started on the road toward even greater dental health, reach out to Community Dental Group today. We are always glad to welcome both new and returning patients to our office.