{"id":383,"date":"2013-11-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/flossing-correctly-is-as-important-as-flossing-daily\/"},"modified":"2013-11-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-11-27T00:00:00","slug":"flossing-correctly-is-as-important-as-flossing-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/flossing-correctly-is-as-important-as-flossing-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"Flossing Correctly Is As Important As Flossing Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT NEGLECTING TO FLOSS<\/strong> can lead to all kinds of oral health problems\u2014including tooth decay and periodontal disease. But what most people don\u2019t know (or don\u2019t think about) are the correct and incorrect techniques associated with flossing. They\u2019re not complicated and they\u2019re important to know. We hope this helps! <\/p>\n

Yes, Ned Is Finally Flossing… But Don\u2019t Be Like Ned<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nice job, Ned! You\u2019ve gone from never flossing to flossing more often! But there are still a few very important things that you\u2019re not doing correctly. Now it\u2019s time to tighten up those flossing skills!<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Do These Things That Ned Does:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Don\u2019t skip a day now and then. Floss daily<\/em> to remove harmful bacteria.<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t \u201csaw back and forth\u201d which could cut into your gums. Slide the floss up and down against the tooth\u2019s surface.<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t floss too<\/em> aggressively. Snapping the floss into your gums can cut them and damage the tissue.<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t forget to floss under your gum line to remove hard-to-reach plaque.<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t forget to floss the back side of those very, very back teeth (even though they\u2019re not up against another tooth).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Important Flossing Tips<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
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    • Start with about 18 inches of floss. Wind most around one finger and the rest around the same finger on the opposite hand.<\/li>\n
    • Be gentle! Slide the floss between your teeth and below the gums and then use a soft up-and-down rubbing motion.<\/li>\n
    • Use a new section of your floss for each tooth to avoid spreading bacteria from tooth to tooth.<\/li>\n
    • Flossing in front of a mirror can help you be more thorough.<\/li>\n
    • You can floss in the morning or at night, before or after you brush.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Have Questions About Flossing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Flossing is an important part of your daily oral health routine. However, maximizing the benefit comes from doing it correctly. If you have additional questions about flossing or any other aspect of your oral hygiene, please contact us<\/strong>. We\u2019d love to hear from you! And you can always post questions directly on our Facebook<\/strong> page. <\/p>\n

      Thanks for being our awesome patient!<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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