Ask any dentist in Vero Beach and he or she will tell you that flossing is a crucial part of daily tooth care. Unfortunately, many people skip this essential practice. Sometimes this is due to time constraints, other times to misinformation. Here’s why this is a bad idea:
- While brushing is very important, by itself it can leave up to half of the plaque on your teeth untouched. Over time, this can cause cavities or even worse.
- Flossing only takes a few minutes at most. Yet the benefits you receive far outweigh this modest investment of time.
- Modern floss strings come in a variety of thicknesses and with extra features such as waxed or flavored coating, making the flossing experience more pleasant.
Dentists recommend that you floss at least once daily, more often if possible.