Include This in your New Year’s Resolution: Flossing!
What if you knew of ONE THING that would:
- Guarantee fewer cavities throughout your lifetime
- Guarantee a drop in your risk of sore gums and gum diseases
- Guarantee a decrease in your risk of heart disease
- Guarantee a lowering of your risk of diabetes
- Guarantee you better breath odor
Would you be interested in knowing and taking advantage of it?
Flossing is that one thing that can do all this for you – and more. If you get into the regular, daily habit of flossing, you’ll be way ahead in preserving your oral health and your beautiful smile. Flossing is the only way to get between your teeth and remove the bacteria that turns into unsightly and troublesome plaque. Brushing your teeth scrubs the surface of your teeth. Flossing does the other half of the work – a vital element of your oral health regimen.
How Often?
A thorough session of flossing once daily is sufficient to protect and keep your mouth happy and healthy. Whatever time of day you have time to floss is the best time of day for flossing. Bedtime is a good choice for thoroughly cleaning your mouth by brushing and flossing. Add mouthwash at the conclusion of your cleaning for premium overnight protection.
Which Floss?
Experiment with a variety of floss until you discover the one that works best for you. Try thin, thread floss. Try flat, ribbon floss. Check out the waxed, and the floss that isn’t waxed. Hey, go for the minty-flavored floss, or the unflavored. And there are “utensils” for flossing, rather than using floss itself. Explore the options. When you find what you like, stick with it. Make daily flossing a New Year’s resolution that turns into a daily habit for the rest of your life.
How To Floss
Your dentist is happy to instruct you toward successful flossing, but here’s a general overview.
- Use about 18 inches of floss – generally the length of your arm.
- Slide it between the teeth, and gently follow the curves of your tooth.
- Pull the floss back and forth between your teeth.
- Move to a clean section of floss for each tooth.
- Floss behind the back teeth both upper and lower.
Flossing may be uncomfortable and awkward the first few times, but keep at it. You’re forming a healthy habit. Include washing your hands with soap and warm water when you’ve finished flossing.
Teach Your Children
Teach your children by example and instruction how important flossing is for their life-long oral health. Start early to protect them from cavities, gum infections, heart disease, diabetes – and expensive dental bills.
Flossing, along with a healthy diet, regular brushing, and annual visits to your dentist, will go a long way in improving your dental health and hygiene, and your overall well-being. Don’t just do a half-way job on your teeth – brush and floss for a healthy mouth and confident smile.
Patriot Family Dental in Clarksville, Tennessee provides both general and cosmetic dentistry. Call 931-645-2469 today for your appointment with a beautiful smile.
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