Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful.
It’s no wonder our team at Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’
Flossing is vital, You’ll never hear one of us say ‘don’t worry about the flossing.’ It just isn’t going to happen and for two critical reasons. Here they are:
1. Bad Breath
I knew I could catch your attention with this first one. Bad breath is something we all worry about. It’s part of our appearance, and we are all aware of how that can affect our relationships.
When we meet new people, speak with others in close quarters, or greet a partner, bad breath is on our mind. We worry about how bad breath affects first impressions.
It makes sense, then, that bad breath would be one of the things you might worry about.
Flossing is a great way to help you prevent bad breath.
Flossing helps avoid plaque buildup between your teeth. It also helps flush out pockets of bacteria. Together, plaque and bacteria can create bad breath.
To curtail your chances of being caught with bad breath, floss every day.
2. Cavities
When bacteria are allowed to concentrate on your teeth, tooth decay can occur. Plaque buildup is a concentration of bacteria. When plaque is allowed to remain between your teeth it gives bacteria a chance to destroy enamel and damage your teeth. Cavities are damage to your teeth caused by bacteria.
Flossing gets between your teeth where your brush can’t get and removes plaque buildup. It also loosens pockets of bacteria that can be removed with a quick rinse.
Flossing will help you keep plaque and bacteria from developing between your teeth.
Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry recommends you floss your teeth every time you brush your teeth. At the very least, we encourage you to floss every day before you go to bed. Once a day is your minimum, and nighttime is a good time to floss.
Contact Stephen Ratcliff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry:
817-274-7875
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
909 W Mitchell St
Arlington, Texas
76013
