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Now that we\u2019re into the New Year, it\u2019s a good time to look over your list of resolutions. Did you remember to include dental health on your list? Here\u2019s one simple resolution that can help keep your smile bright and healthy through the New Year and beyond: Floss every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your oral hygiene routine at home is your first line of defense against tooth decay and gum disease. While brushing your teeth twice a day effectively removes much of the food debris and dental plaque from your teeth, brushing alone is not sufficient to remove all the plaque that forms on your teeth and around your gums. For optimal oral health, flossing once a day is also necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which teeth do you need to floss? Any dentist will tell you, \u201cOnly the ones you want to keep!\u201d And yet according to a national survey of over 9,000 U.S. adults age 30 and older, nearly 70% don\u2019t floss every day, and nearly one third admit that they don\u2019t floss their teeth at all. Unfortunately, if you don\u2019t floss, you\u2019ll miss cleaning about a third of your tooth surfaces. When plaque is not removed, this sticky film of bacteria releases acids that cause cavities and gum disease. With dental floss, however, you can clean between the teeth and around the gums where a toothbrush can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flossing is an essential component of good oral hygiene. Still, daily flossing seems to be a harder habit to get into than brushing. Some people tense up their cheek muscles while flossing, making it harder to comfortably reach the back teeth, so remember to relax as you floss. If unwaxed floss doesn\u2019t glide easily between teeth, try waxed floss. If you have trouble using traditional dental floss, you can try threader floss, which has a rigid tip, interdental brushes, floss picks, or a water flosser, which cleans by way of pressurized water.It\u2019s not too late to add one more resolution to your list, and flossing is a habit that will go a long way toward keeping you in the best oral health. And along with good dental hygiene at home, regular professional dental cleanings and checkups are key to a healthy smile. If you would like more information about maintaining excellent dental health, please contact us<\/a> or schedule a consultation<\/a>. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine articles \u201cDaily Oral Hygiene<\/a>\u201d and \u201cFlossing\u2014A New Technique<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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