Ask My Dentists: what’s the deal with flossing?

Happy Friday! Today we thought we'd talk a little about flossing. Our staff at My Dentists hope you're not a part of the 51 percent (!) of Americans who don’t floss daily. Or worse, we hope you're not part of the 10 percent who never floss at all.

Flossing, after all, is just as important for your dental health as brushing regularly. Flossing cleans food and plaque that build up between teeth and below the gumline, key areas that brushing simply cannot reach.

Flossing 3-to-5 minutes every day is recommended, but even 60 seconds of flossing has a great benefit over not flossing at all. Also, make sure to always brush your teeth after you floss, and to rinse with water or mouthwash. When you begin flossing you may experience gum pain or bleeding, but with daily flossing and brushing this should stop within a week or so.

On a side note, has it been at least six months since your last visit to My Dentists? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our convenient Charlotte office by calling (704) 375-8577!

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