{"id":905,"date":"2019-06-04T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=905"},"modified":"2019-08-21T11:07:14","modified_gmt":"2019-08-21T15:07:14","slug":"is-flossing-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/is-flossing-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Flossing Important for Dental Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019re proud of your dental health routine. You know you hit\nall the marks for great\noral health.<\/a> Brushing twice a day? Check. Fluoridated mouth wash? Check.\nRegular dental checkups each year? Check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flossing? Well\u2026 sometimes! \u201cBut really,\u201d you protest, \u201cis\nflossing important? I never skip a day brushing and using mouthwash. It can\u2019t\nbe that big of a deal!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hear it all the time. Flossing is too tedious, too\ndifficult or too time-consuming. But what are the consequences for skipping\nthis recommended dental care step? Read on to discover the truth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Surfaces of Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth have, essentially, five vulnerable surfaces. The\ntop, front, back, and both sides. Every surface of your teeth is at risk for\nthe same factors: loss of enamel, decay or cavities. This is due to bacteria\nconstantly assaulting them and using sugar or food-particles as fuel to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re an expert at brushing your teeth, a\ntoothbrush can only clean the top, front and back. These open surfaces are\nlarge enough for the bristles to thoroughly clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means you have 40 percent of your teeth\u2019s surfaces left\nunbrushed! While the sides may have less overall surface area, that only\nmatters at the beginning. As decay progresses through your teeth, it can reach\nthe most sensitive parts of your teeth and weaken\nthem enough to cause total tooth loss<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Flossing Important? Absolutely!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only way to protect your teeth fully is by cleaning\nevery surface. Because you can\u2019t reach the surfaces between teeth with a brush,\nflossing is clearly important to your dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most confusion about flossing recently comes from a\nmisunderstood report regarding the removal of flossing from the department of\nHealth and Human Services\u2019 recommendations. HHS mentioned that there have been\nno qualified studies that answered the question \u201cis flossing important?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That isn\u2019t to say that they have deemed flossing unhealthy\nor unimportant \u2013 just that previous studies haven\u2019t technically followed the\nstrict guidelines required by HHS to be considered. You can ask any dentist and\nthey will let you know flossing is a key part of maintaining healthy teeth and\ngums!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Consequences of Not Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, what happens when you don\u2019t floss? The primary effect\nis, of course, increased decay. Ignored surfaces of your teeth give bacteria a\nchance to develop into plaque and tartar. Enamel is worn away, allowing the\nbacteria to reach the even more vulnerable inner sections of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once decay begins, it becomes harder to treat. While\nsurface-level bacteria can be brushed or flossed, bacteria inside the tooth\ntypically involves dental treatment like fillings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your gums are also at risk due to the food and bacteria\ntrapped between your teeth. Irritated gums lead to gingivitis. This relatively\nlight form of gum disease can be reversed easily with basic oral hygiene\nimprovements. But if left untreated, it will develop into more advanced\nperiodontal disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like untreated decay, untreated periodontal disease\neventually leads to extreme consequences for your oral health. However, gum\ndisease is also being studied for its links to your body\u2019s overall health.\nWhile it\u2019s not fully understood, many studies have identified a connection\nbetween dental hygiene and other health risks such as cardiovascular problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatives to Standard Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing isn\u2019t easy for everyone. Even when you know the\nproper technique to hold and use floss, it can be awkward or painful \u2013\nespecially if you have arthritis or other mobility issues! Fortunately, there\nare alternatives that can make flossing more accessible or simply more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floss Picks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Patients often raise concerns about their ability to reach\ncertain places in their mouth while holding floss in their hands. Additionally,\npatients with dexterity-limiting conditions or injuries may find it impossible\nto use typical floss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floss picks circumvent this problem by giving you a tool as\nsimple to hold as your toothbrush. Floss is pre-threaded between two connecting\npoints, which requires you to only apply pressure and the flossing motion to\nclean your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These picks can be used with just one hand. They\u2019re also\nhandy to help children get into the habit of flossing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interdental Brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Like floss picks, interdental brushes are another way to\nclean the areas between your teeth without the difficulty of managing a string of\nfloss. These brushes typically resemble little pipe cleaners with comfortable\nhandles to hold on to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interdental brushes come in a variety of sizes, allowing you\nto find one that comfortably fits between your teeth while still fully brushing\neach surface. They\u2019re popular\namong orthodontic patients<\/a>, as interdental brushes make it easier to clean\nbraces and the areas around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use\nan electric toothbrush<\/a>, you may also be able to find interdental brush\nheads that work as attachments for your toothbrush. Just make sure to find ones\nthat are compatible with your electric toothbrush base!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water-Flossers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Water\nflossers like Waterpik are not exactly an alternative to flossing<\/a>. They can\nfeel gentler on your teeth or gums and make it easier to remove loose particles\nof food or debris between your teeth. However, they aren\u2019t nearly as effective\nas floss at fully cleaning the difficulty gaps in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, using a water flosser is certainly better than\nnot flossing at all! Though they work best as a supplement to typical flossing,\nyou can use a water flosser to reduce your chances at developing decay between\nteeth. Just don\u2019t expect them to completely replace flossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Smile Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We want to help you maintain good oral health and a\nbeautiful smile. Regular teeth cleaning and dental check-ups are an important\npart of your routine, just like brushing and flossing. Schedule an appointment<\/a> with\nus or call and take the first step toward keeping your smile radiant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grosse Pointe Farms:<\/strong>\n(313) 881-2480<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelby Township:<\/strong>\n(586) 803-8300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019re proud of your dental health routine. You know you hit
\nall the marks for great
\noral health. Brushing twice a day? Check. Fluoridated mouth wash? Check.
\nRegular dental checkups each year? Check.<\/p>\n

Flossing? Well\u2026 sometimes! \u201cBut really,\u201d you protest, \u201cis
\nflossing important? I never skip a day brushing and using mouthwash. It can\u2019t
\nbe that big of a deal!\u201d<\/p>\n

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