Flossing Is Important!
If the media reported there is no proof you needed to wash your hands would you believe it? Would you never pick up a bar of soap again? Of course not! Recently an article was published that flossing doesn’t have any benefit. As a dental professional, this is mind-blowing. There is no doubt that the mechanical removal of plaque is essential to healthy gums. Plaque is bacteria that builds up on the teeth daily. If not removed, it will cause inflammation and infection of the surrounding tissues. Brushing alone cannot remove all the plaque. Plaque builds up in between the teeth as well, and only dental floss can remove it.
If you have any doubt of the effectiveness of flossing, take a day or two off. When you floss again, inspect some bacteria that has built up that you can remove with floss. Better yet, smell it! Do you want to leave all that bacteria behind in your mouth?
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