FLOSSING YOUR TEETH IS IMORTANT!
It is important to floss at least once a day because food and bacterial plaque can settle in between your teeth which can cause tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath (Halitosis). Even if your teeth look clean on the surface after brushing, plaque/tartar can build up in-between your teeth and can cause gingivitis which can lead to periodontal disease later in life. If you are not flossing regularly your gums are more likely to bleed.
Next time, when you visit your Dentist for your (6 monthly Check ups) ask them to show you how to floss properly.
- Make flossing part of your oral hygiene regime.
- You should be flossing at least once a day.
- Ask your dentist to demonstrate the correct flossing technique. Flossing Instructions
- Ask your dentist if inter-dental aids will complement your flossing.
- Your children should start flossing too, start as soon as your child has two teeth that touch.
What is the best time to clean between your teeth- before or after brushing?
It does not matter when you do it. Choose a time of the day when you can spare a couple of minutes for flossing. Brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste and then flossing is what our dentists recommend. Children need to clean between their teeth too, start as soon as your child has two teeth that touch. Because cleaning between teeth demands more manual dexterity than very young children have, children are not usually able to do a thorough job on their own until age 10 or 11
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