How Important Is Flossing, Really?
Patients often ask, “Is flossing really that important? I do brush two times a day!” Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste is an extremely important way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. If you are doing this now, that is wonderful news to hear! Even though brushing is an important step in proper hygiene maintenance, just doing this twice a day may not stop you from getting cavities. Brushing the plaque from the tooth is helpful, but it is nearly impossible to get all of it this way. Even patients with the best toothbrush techniques may … Read more…