The Benefits of Flossing Your Teeth

Posted October 2, 2017.

It’s important to perform each step thoroughly of your oral hygiene routine, and flossing is one of the steps vital for your oral health! Your smile could be in grave danger if you forget to floss. Flossing is one of the most important steps to preventing gum disease. It is strongly recommended to floss at least once a day. Dr. Steven Sachs and our dental staff are happy to elaborate by explaining why you should floss your teeth.

Plaque is a harmful substance that can promote tooth decay and gum disease. It’s important to remove it regularly by flossing every day, about 20 minutes after eating. It can harden if you don’t remove it within 48 hours. By that point, professional dental cleaning can only remove it. By removing the plaque once a day from your teeth, you can help your smile avoid cavities and damaged gums.

Flossing helps your gums stop bleeding, and although this might sound odd, it’s true! Especially if there are times when your gums start to bleed when flossing. The more you floss, the more your gums will get used to it. And the more you move the bacteria from the gumline, the fewer blood cells will be sent to the area to fight the infection.

Gum disease has been linked to many health issues, like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease, and more. Flossing can help improve the health of your entire body. You could be vulnerable to gum disease if you fail to floss each day. The longer you wait, the higher the chances will be of you have other health complications.

If you have any questions or if you would like to know more about flossing in Orem, Utah, please contact our dental team at Sachs Family Dental today by calling 801-225-4701. We are happy to give you more information about flossing so you can remember to include it in your everyday oral hygiene routine!