Food, sugars and acids washed and pushed between your teeth when you eat and drink erode at tooth enamel and increase plaque buildup. Rotting particles can also make you ill, as they are the perfect food source for a whole host of bacteria living inside your mouth. As these bacteria increase in number, they also damage teeth and gums.
All dentists in Boston advise their patients that it is extremely important to gently floss between teeth at least twice a day after brushing to prevent dental, gum and other health issues. Dentists in Boston agree that regular flossing also helps toughen the gums so they are less likely to bleed and swell during and after cleaning and, as a result, less likely to cause their patients mouth pain.
Use approximately 18-inches of floss so that you do not lose your grip and damage your gum line or miss spaces at the back of your mouth. Additionally, floss around the teeth so that you do not cut into the gums. If you find flossing uncomfortable, or have a medical condition like arthritis that makes it difficult for you to hold the floss, invest in an interdental cleaner, permanent handle-style dental floss holder or disposable flossers.
For more information about flossing, or to schedule a dental checkup and cleaning, contact your local dentist Boston MA or Boston Dental today!
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