Flossing should be integral to your preventive dental care and home routine. It is a quick and easy way to protect your teeth from problems like gum disease and tooth decay.
We're often asked why flossing your teeth is important, and it's because you're removing the plaque and bacteria that can cause tooth decay and cavities from between your teeth.
Yes! You can actually get cavities in between your teeth.
Flossing Is Important to Oral Health
Removing this bacteria also strengthens the gums and helps to prevent gum disease, which is an infection of the soft tissues and the bone that support your teeth.
Flossing is a simple quick habit to develop, and you should strive to do it at least once daily.
Correct Flossing Techniques
Proper flossing techniques start with about 18 inches of floss that you'll wrap around one finger from each hand. You'll pull floss gently between each tooth, moving up the side of the tooth in a C-shaped motion. Be sure to use a clean piece of floss in between each tooth so you don't spread the bacteria.
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Preventive dentistry in Etobicoke protects your smile. Be sure to contact your team at Toronto Lakeshore Dental if it's time to book your next dental appointment.