{"id":163,"date":"2019-07-18T13:07:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T13:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2019-08-06T13:07:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T13:07:42","slug":"does-your-dentist-in-joplin-still-think-flossing-is-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/18\/does-your-dentist-in-joplin-still-think-flossing-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Dentist in Joplin Still Think Flossing is Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_135190717__1565096633_96597.jpg\" alt=\"Dental floss\" class=\"wp-image-164\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_135190717__1565096633_96597.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_135190717__1565096633_96597-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_135190717__1565096633_96597-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is flossing all it\u2019s\ncracked up to be? In 2016, the Associated Press published a story claiming that\nthere\u2019s little proof that flossing is effective. Yet despite this news, your\ndentist in Joplin continues to recommend it as part of your daily oral hygiene\nroutine. The reason is simple: the possible benefits of flossing have yet to be\ndisproven \u2013 and they could make a big, big difference to your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do We Know About Flossing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is limited data to work with, some studies have\nfound that flossing has the potential to help reduce certain oral health\nproblems. One such study published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene concluded\nthat flossing combined with brushing is linked with lower levels of gingivitis.\nFurthermore, a 2012 scholarly review stated that even though there was only a\nsmall amount of evidence for flossing, there was also zero evidence that it\ncauses any major problems. In other words, whatever the benefits, it\u2019s almost\ncertain that it does more good than harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Flossing Do for My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that when you brush your teeth, you can only\never cover 60% of their total surface? The remaining 40% is between the gaps\nthat your toothbrush can\u2019t reach. When you floss, you can remove the food\nparticles and plaque in these spaces that you wouldn\u2019t be able to get at\notherwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the plaque between your teeth isn\u2019t remove, it could eventually\nlead to gum disease. The earliest stage is gingivitis; your gums will become\nred and inflamed, and they\u2019ll bleed rather easily. If you don\u2019t have it treated\nin time, the disease could progress to periodontitis. Not only can this put you\nat risk of losing teeth, but the condition has also been linked to heart\ndisease, respiratory infections, low birth weight in newborns and even\nAlzheimer\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, by leaving plaque on your teeth, you increase\nthe risk of dental cavities that will eventually lead the tooth\u2019s pulp to\nbecome infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;What\u2019s the Best Way to Floss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While most dentists recommend brushing twice a day, in most\ncases you\u2019ll only need to floss daily. The best time would be right before you\ngo to bed to remove the food and plaque that\u2019s built up throughout the day. Make\nsure the string has been waxed so that it won\u2019t shred itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you have trouble using traditional string floss? Some\npatients find they just can\u2019t reach every nook and cranny in their mouths with\nthe usual techniques. Fortunately, there are other options such as water\nflossers and interdental brushes; these tools can do the same job as string\nfloss, and you may find them much easier to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, flossing works best when combined with other\npractices like regular brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush. And of course,\ndon\u2019t forget to see your dentist at least twice a year to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">protect\nyour smile<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Dan K. Young is a member of the Southwest Missouri Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. His practice, Young Family &amp; Cosmetic Dentistry, offers excellent comprehensive care for patients who want to improve the appearance of their teeth while preventing cavities and gum disease. To schedule a preventive checkup, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (417) 781-3440. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is flossing all it\u2019s cracked up to be? In 2016, the Associated Press published a story claiming that there\u2019s little proof that flossing is effective. Yet despite this news, your dentist in Joplin continues to recommend it as part of your daily oral hygiene routine. 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