{"id":453,"date":"2015-03-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/dont-like-to-floss-here-are-some-helpful-ideas\/"},"modified":"2015-03-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-04T00:00:00","slug":"dont-like-to-floss-here-are-some-helpful-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/dont-like-to-floss-here-are-some-helpful-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Like To Floss? Here Are Some Helpful Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" WE KNOW SOME OF YOU DON\u2019T LIKE TO FLOSS.<\/strong> You may\u00a0be surprised to hear us say, \u201cwe understand!\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Flossing each\u00a0day can be difficult. Perhaps\u00a0you have sensitive gums, your mouth is small, or you feel like floss wrapped around your fingers cuts off your circulation. There are lots of seemingly good reasons not to floss\u2014and as you can imagine, we\u2019ve heard them all. However, today there are options that can\u00a0help make flossing easier. <\/strong> <\/p>\n

Many, Many Varieties Of Floss<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Try ribbon-style floss instead of thread-style. Try waxed versus unwaxed. Try one that\u2019s specially designed to glide easily. Try a different thickness, or a different flavor. The type of floss you use doesn\u2019t matter nearly as much as the fact\u00a0you\u2019re doing it! <\/p>\n

Consider Tools Like Flossers And Flossing Sticks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"After trying several of the various options suggested above, if no brand or particular type of floss seems to be doing the trick for you, look into other tools that are designed to help. Flossers and floss sticks eliminate the need to wrap floss around your fingers. These tools can also make it easier to reach back teeth without having to stick your hands in your mouth. They can also help you more easily maneuver the floss for better coverage. The are many different tools and many different brands available to try. And again, which\u00a0tool you use isn\u2019t nearly as important as the fact you\u2019re doing it! <\/p>\n

Never\u00a0Underestimate The Value Of Flossing!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Flossing is an essential<\/strong> part of effective, daily oral hygiene care. Flossing helps guard against\u00a0gum disease, the most common cause of tooth loss\u00a0in adults. In addition to the woes of gum disease, some studies suggest that gum health is\u00a0linked to systemic health issues including\u00a0diabetes and Alzheimer\u2019s. <\/p>\n

Make Flossing A Daily Priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you have questions about how to make flossing easier, please visit with\u00a0us. We want to help you be successful. <\/p>\n

Thanks for being our valued patients and friends!<\/h4>\n

Top image by Flickr user Hey Paul Studios<\/a><\/span> used under Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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