Why do I need to floss my teeth?
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American Dental Association answered:Flossing is a way to reach areas between your teeth. Watch as Dr. Maria Lopez explains why flossing is an important part of any oral hygiene routine.
Flossing is a way to reach areas between your teeth. Watch as Dr. Maria Lopez explains why flossing is an important part of any oral hygiene routine. More -
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:You need to floss your teeth because flossing is the best way to help prevent gum disease. It not only removes food trapped between your teeth that your toothbrush can't dislodge but also removes the film of bacteria that forms between teeth before it can harden into plaque.
Spend two to three minutes flossing each day. If you find that flossing irritates your gums or makes them bleed, know that the more you floss, the tougher your gums will become.You need to floss your teeth because flossing is the best way to help prevent gum disease. It not only removes food trapped between your teeth that your toothbrush can't dislodge but also removes the film of bacteria that forms between teeth before... More -
Dr. Peggy Rosen answered:You need to floss your teeth because:
- Flossing helps remove plaque around the tooth
- Flossing helps remove food remnants between two teeth
- Flossing helps prevent bad breath, cavities and gum disease
You need to floss your teeth because: Flossing helps remove plaque around the tooth Flossing helps remove food remnants between two teeth Flossing helps prevent bad breath, cavities and gum disease More -
Dr. Ada S. Cooper answered:Cleaning between the teeth once a day with floss or interdental cleaners removes plaque from between the teeth, areas where the toothbrush can't reach. It is essential in preventing periodontal (gum) disease.Cleaning between the teeth once a day with floss or interdental cleaners removes plaque from between the teeth, areas where the toothbrush can't reach. It is essential in preventing periodontal (gum) disease. More
