{"id":197,"date":"2020-01-23T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T13:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2020-02-10T13:38:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T13:38:59","slug":"dentist-flossing-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/dentist-flossing-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Flossing So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_71166275__1561751555_17469-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person flossing\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_71166275__1561751555_17469-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_71166275__1561751555_17469-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_71166275__1561751555_17469.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you flossed? If it was more than even\n24 hours ago, that\u2019s far too long. When you go without flossing for just a\nsingle day, bacteria in your mouth begin to accumulate between your teeth and\nalong your gumline, which can result in health problems like gum disease. In\norder to keep these problems at bay, it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">floss every\nday<\/a>. A dentist is here to talk more about flossing and how important it is.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Brush Your Teeth, Do You Really Need to Floss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Think of it this way: there are five surfaces on each\nof your teeth \u2013 front, back, chewing surfaces, and two sides. Brushing alone\nonly cleans three out of the five, leaving particles of food and bacteria to\naccumulate and cause bad breath, among other problems. Plaque and tartar can\nthen build up between your teeth, resulting in discolored teeth, bad breath, and\nnumerous other dental issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Plaque and Tartar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaque is a sticky film made of bacteria and bits of food\nthat constantly forms on your teeth. If you have ever run your tongue over your\nteeth and noticed that they felt a bit fuzzy, that was likely because plaque has\nbuilt up on the surface of your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get rid of plaque on your own by brushing and\nflossing, but when you neglect these habits, even for just a day, it hardens\ninto a substance called tartar. Only your dentist or dental hygienist can\nremove tartar. Because of this, it presents more of a danger than plaque. The\nbacteria present in tartar can irritate the gum tissue and result in a whole\nhost of oral health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens If You Don\u2019t Floss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When bacteria in tartar irritate the gum tissue, it can\ncause inflammation characteristic of gingivitis, the first stage of gum\ndisease. Symptoms of gingivitis include bleeding when brushing and flossing,\nred or tender gums, and persistent bad breath that doesn\u2019t respond to your oral\nhygiene regimen. On the bright side, gingivitis is reversible if you see your\ndentist soon enough. Unfortunately, if left untreated, it can progress into\nfull-fledged gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have gum disease, bacteria begin to attack the bones\nand tissues supporting your teeth and keeping them firmly anchored in your\ngums. Ultimately, this can lead to receding gums, loosened teeth, and even your\nteeth falling out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing can prevent all of this from happening, so it\u2019s\nimperative that you keep up with the habit every day. A good way to remember to\ndo this is to set your floss down on your pillow. That way you can\u2019t go to bed\nwithout being reminded to floss. For more tips on how to implement flossing\ninto your daily life, don\u2019t be afraid to ask your dentist! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Nicholas\nBrong<\/a> achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of\nCalifornia in San Francisco. He also has dental implant training from the\nUniversity Associates in Dentistry and laser dentistry training from UCSF. His ultimate\ngoal is to help patients achieve and maintain their healthiest smiles, and one\nway to do that is to floss daily. For more information, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/contact.html\"> reach<\/a> Dr. Brong\nat (507) 288-1066. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When was the last time you flossed? If it was more than even 24 hours ago, that\u2019s far too long. When you go without flossing for just a single day, bacteria in your mouth begin to accumulate between your teeth and along your gumline, which can result in health problems like gum disease. 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