3 Reasons Why Your Dentist Loves When You Floss
Ever notice how your dental appointments always include a question from your dentist about how often you floss? You can either answer with confidence that you floss daily or you might wish you could avoid the question all together since you would rather not confess that you skip flossing where possible. Your dentist asks because flossing is a simple but amazing way to have a big impact on your oral health. Here are three reasons why your dentist loves when you floss:
1. Improves Your Gum Health
Daily flossing as part of your teeth cleaning routine helps protect your gums from gingivitis by removing food particles and plaque. It may be tempting to skip this step if you find that flossing causes your gums to feel sensitive or bleed, but continued flossing will actually help improve and prevent bleeding gums. It’s never too late to start flossing regularly and your dentist will notice the difference in your gum health.
2. Increases the Effectiveness of Your Oral Hygiene Routine
Brushing your teeth is an important step, but the bristles on your toothbrush can only reach so far which can miss areas. Combining brushing and flossing will ensure that you are cleaning your teeth more thoroughly and reducing plaque buildup around your gum line.
3. Minimizes Bad Breath
This is a benefit that you will particularly enjoy! Those trapped food particles can contain bacteria which causes bad breath. Flossing daily and removing any food debris will help prevent bad breath and keep your teeth sparkling clean.
While you might consider flossing as an optional cleaning step, making it a part of your brushing routine is a big part of preventative oral care and your dentist will notice the difference.
