{"id":2955,"date":"2021-01-15T01:19:57","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T15:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2022-01-19T01:10:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T01:10:34","slug":"do-i-really-need-to-floss-my-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/dental\/do-i-really-need-to-floss-my-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Really Need To Floss My Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What Are The Benefits When I Floss My Teeth<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to practicing good oral health habits, flossing is often viewed as an optional addition to brushing your teeth. While it is a separate action, it should not be viewed as optional. Over half of your tooth\u2019s surface area lies between them and is hard or impossible to reach with a toothbrush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ADA (Australian Dental Association) recommends flossing at least once per day and says, \u201cFlossing should be an essential part of your oral care routine and not an optional extra.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits Of Flossing<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Preventative Oral Care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Flossing removes food debris and other bacteria left between your teeth that can harm your teeth and gums. Flossing and brushing form the bedrock of comprehensive preventative oral care.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Prevents Bad Breath<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Food debris trapped between your teeth can cause unpleasant odours. Flossing helps remove the food debris that can contribute to bad breath.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Prevents Gum Disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Flossing effectively removes the plaque and build-up between your teeth which leads to gum disease. Plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease which sometimes requires <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/dental\/root-canal-treatments-wollongong\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">root canals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/dental\/emergency-dentist-wollongong\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency dental treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to correct.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Prevents Tartar Build Up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Plaque that\u2019s left on teeth for too long hardens and turns into tartar, which can damage your teeth over time and give them a yellow appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Often Should I Floss My Teeth?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to floss at least once a day to remove built-up plaque and food debris. It\u2019s best to floss after your last meal of the day, but flossing more than once per day or whenever you have the time to do it is okay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Floss My Teeth Correctly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper techniques with flossing are important to ensure you are removing all plaque and food debris from between your teeth. You should use about 45cm of floss wrapped around your fingers and slide the floss between your teeth making sure to scrape the plaque off and get the floss down to the gum line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After flossing, rinse your mouth out with water and discard the used piece of floss as it contains bacteria that you don\u2019t want to put back in your mouth the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should Children Floss?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as your child has two teeth together, you should begin to floss. Children will need help with flossing until around the age of 8-10 as they generally lack the dexterity and techniques to properly floss until that age. Getting your child to floss early on forms good oral care habits later on and contribute to proper <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/dental\/childrens-dentistry-wollongong\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children&#8217;s oral hygiene\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flossing With Braces<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you or your child has braces, flossing is still required for proper oral hygiene and health. More caution needs to be exercised when flossing teeth with braces which might take a bit longer but built-up plaque and food debris still need to be removed whether you have braces or not!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of different products available to help with flossing with braces such as floss picks, water flossers, or other interdental cleaners. flossing\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/dental\/oral-hygiene\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oral health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly affects your overall health. Flossing is an essential part of maintaining a happy and healthy smile and reducing the chances of oral and general health issues. For more information on oral hygeine, and dental advice, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/category\/dental\/\">dental resources<\/a> page, where we unpack many common questions around oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it time to visit the dentist for your 6-monthly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/dental\/teeth-cleaning-checkup-wollongong\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gap-free check-up and clean<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Our friendly staff is always here to answer your questions and help <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineappointment.carestack.au\/?dn=kingstreetdental\">book your appointment<\/a>. Give us a call on 02 4243 9260 or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ksdm.com.au\/dental\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are The Benefits When I Floss My Teeth When it comes to practicing good oral health habits, flossing is often viewed as an optional addition to brushing your teeth. While it is a separate action, it should not be viewed as optional. 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