Why Flossing Matters: The Secret to a Healthier Smile
When it comes to taking care of your teeth, brushing twice a day is important—but it’s not enough on its own. At Ferdows Medical Center, we often remind our patients about the power of flossing. It may seem like a small step, but it makes a big difference in keeping your mouth clean and healthy.
The Benefits of Flossing Daily
Flossing may only take a couple of minutes, but it can protect your smile in many ways:
🦷 Prevents cavities
By removing hidden food and plaque, flossing helps stop cavities from forming between your teeth.
🦷 Fights gum disease
Flossing helps prevent gingivitis, which is the early stage of gum disease. Healthy gums mean stronger teeth.
🦷 Freshens your breath
Food trapped between your teeth can smell. Flossing clears it out and keeps your breath fresher.
🦷 Boosts overall health
Did you know that gum health is linked to heart health? Good oral hygiene, including flossing, supports your general well-being.
📅 Book your next free dental appointment at Ferdows Medical Center today, and let us help you achieve a cleaner, healthier smile
What Does Flossing Really Do?
Flossing cleans the tight spaces between your teeth that your toothbrush can’t reach. It removes:
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Food particles
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Plaque (sticky bacteria)
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Debris along the gumline
If left behind, this buildup can lead to bad breath, gum disease, and cavities between the teeth.
How to Floss the Right Way
Flossing isn’t hard, but technique matters. Here’s how to do it properly:
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Break off about 18 inches of dental floss.
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Wrap the ends around your fingers, leaving a few inches in the middle.
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Gently slide the floss between your teeth, curving it into a “C” shape around each tooth.
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Move the floss up and down to clean the sides of each tooth and under the gumline.
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Use a fresh section of floss for each tooth.
If traditional floss is tricky for you, we can recommend floss picks, water flossers, or interdental brushes during your next visit.
Make Flossing a Daily Habit
We know life gets busy—but taking just a couple of minutes to floss every day can save you from dental pain and costly treatments in the future.
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