American Dental Association<\/strong> recommends that an individual clean between their teeth once a day. This is a great opportunity to listen to a podcast, think about the coming day, or anything else. As long as the teeth are being cleaned, the time is all yours. Make flossing fun however you can so that you keep polishing those pearly whites every day. <\/p>\nGums may be sensitive when starting out a flossing routine, but remember that this is only temporary. After a few days any bleeding will stop and soreness will diminish. If using a floss stick or string, make sure to really get between the gums and teeth. Careful to raise the floss up and down smoothly, so that the string doesn\u2019t snap into your gums. This can cause damage from trauma to your gum line. For the best results, slide the string up and down eight to ten times and make sure to clean the backs of the four rear teeth as well. <\/p>\n
After you\u2019ve flossed, wash out your mouth with water or mouthwash and then admire your healthier smile. <\/p>\n
Data suggests that flossing isn\u2019t the end all be all for healthy teeth. However, it is vitally important to maintaining healthy gums. It\u2019s not enough to floss once a week, flossing needs to be part of a daily habit. This will prevent periodontitis and other dental diseases while producing a happier, cleaner smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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