{"id":162,"date":"2018-09-25T22:12:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T22:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2018-10-01T15:17:32","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T15:17:32","slug":"family-dentist-in-far-north-dallas-explains-tips-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/25\/family-dentist-in-far-north-dallas-explains-tips-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Dentist in Far North Dallas Explains Tips on Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AOne of the hardest habits for people to start is flossing, according to a family dentist in far North Dallas<\/a>. A majority of the patients may brush, but flossing is still a rare habit the dentist notices people aren\u2019t committing to. This is a shame considering that people who don\u2019t floss are missing about 40 percent of their tooth surfaces, therefore only allowing bacteria to thrive and plaque to develop.<\/p>\n

To learn more benefits of flossing and how to finally start the habit, keep reading!<\/p>\n

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The Benefits of Flossing<\/h2>\n

The first and most important reason to floss is to prevent the buildup of tartar. Tartar is a calcified form of plaque that is not removable through at-home means. In this case, you must visit a dentist to have it removed. Flossing can prevent the buildup of tartar tremendously<\/p>\n

Flossing also works to prevent gum disease because it builds up on your soft gum tissue just as much as your enamel. Without flossing, you\u2019ll only increase your risk of inflammation and tender gums. Go long enough without removing plaque from gum tissue and they start to feel tender and appear red.<\/p>\n

Finally, we all know that having plaque inside our mouth increases the occurrence of bad breath. That bad breath doesn\u2019t only appear because you drank coffee or ate garlic. It\u2019s also because plaque left unremoved is sitting on the many surfaces of your teeth; this can plaque can add up quickly.<\/p>\n

Tips to Help You Get Started<\/h2>\n

Flossing just once a day can make a huge difference in your oral health. To help you get into the habit of flossing, make sure to do it at the same time in the same place, such as your bathroom at home. Make a commitment to yourself to floss before you head to bed, just like you would with brushing. If you\u2019ve determined you\u2019re not going to eat anything else after dinner, floss and brush ahead of time so you aren\u2019t putting it off once bedtime rolls around.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, try to floss before bed instead of in the morning. Your mouth is far more vulnerable while you sleep than throughout the day when you\u2019re more likely to rinse your mouth out with water or floss and brush after meals.<\/p>\n

How to Floss Effectively<\/h2>\n

To floss effectively, first make sure the floss you\u2019re using fits in between your teeth comfortably. If you\u2019re forcing floss between teeth, purchase a thinner floss, such as the monofilament variety. This is far less likely to tear even compared to waxed floss! Once you\u2019ve found the right product, do the following:<\/p>\n