Floss, floss, floss. It was told to you all the time as a child growing up. It’s the theme every time you visit the dentist as an adult. It’s repeated so much, that it almost lost all meaning. However, there’s a reason it’s repeated so much. Flossing is incredibly healthy for you and gives you a sparkling smile!

According to this article from Oral-B, flossing doesn’t only give you a whiter, sparklier smile, it also reduces risks of gum disease. On top of that, it strengthens your gums and reduces bad breath. Gums are often over-looked when focusing on our teeth, but they’re what keep those sparkly whites in your mouth. Preventing weak and sick gums should be one of your main focuses when practicing oral hygiene. Healthy gums equal healthier teeth! This article gives a lovely list of reasons summarized below why flossing is so important to practice on a regular basis.

The main use of flossing is to clean the plaque, food, and build up in between teeth a regular toothbrush cannot reach. If plaque sits on your teeth, it turns to tartar. Tartar cannot be removed with a simple string. It requires a visit to the dentist and some uncomfortable, but necessary scraping. Giving your teeth a regular floss means tartar won’t have time to grow.

Plaque is made up of small pieces of food and saliva that culminate in our mouth and cling around our teeth. It is also full of bacteria – which is the main cause of bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay. Flossing removes any remnants of plaque leftover on or between our teeth after you’ve already brushed. Since the bacteria is cleared away, your breath will smell better, your mouth will feel cleaner, and your smile will shine brighter.

Brushing your teeth should already be a daily practice. Adding thorough flossing to the routine only helps to clean even more. To learn more about creating a healthy, beautiful smile for yourself, visit our website here , and turn your frown upside-down.

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