How often do you floss? Why is it important?

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10 response(s)
Justine N.

Every day at night, its important because thats the only way we can clean our teeth deeply and thisaction Will prevent a number of deseases

Rico N.

Flossing should be done T least twice a day and needs can vary person to person in this world of cosmetic and other dentistry. But on average twice a day helps prevent and battle gingivitis and therefore maintain a healthier state in your heart. It is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

Jacqueline I.

Daily or twice a day if I have food between my teeth after a meal. It’s so important to floss not only for oral health but to also prevent endocarditis.

Melina N.

I floss like twice a week. It’s important because it helps with our gum health and considering that I’ve been flossing more than I usually do, my gums don’t hurt as much.

Cecilia S.

I flosss once daily, at night after brushing to my best ability. When I floss and am revealed the food debris that had been to stuck to remove during brushing I reinforce the importance of flossing nightly. Flossing removes the food debris that cultivate plaque and lead to tooth decay. P.S. You’ve got this!

Sherry O.

I’ve been trying to make a change for a while now in regards to my oral health, by which I mean brushing and flossing my teeth everyday after coffee in the morning and before bed. I’ve been mostly successful, bar a few nights where I just forgot and fell asleep without doing anything. It’s something I’m still working on and I’m proud of the steps I’ve taken.

Athan F.

I floss at least every evening, sometimes during the day after I’ve eaten something that’s gotten stuck in my teeth. I didn’t always do this, and only just started up the habit a couple weeks ago after a dental check-up. It turned out that I was on the path to gingivitis, and if I didn’t make a change, some serious damage could be done to my teeth that wouldn’t be reversible. Even after only a couple weeks, my gums don’t bleed anymore, and I feel a lot more in control and healthy than I did. If you don’t already floss regularly, don’t be frustrated if it feels awkward or time-consuming for a few days, it gets easier!

Diane C.

I floss twice a day. It’s important because flossing removes any stuck food that brushing alone cannot. If food is left to decay on or in between your teeth that can create a cavity.

Jessica O.

I want to floss everyday but sometimes I just don’t remember before I go to bed. I think it’s important to floss since my teeth are getting worse. I’ve always had great teeth but I think it was genetic since I used to only brush in the evening, sometimes not even , and yet my teeth were cavity free. More recently my dentists have said that I might be getting a cavity and like I don’t really wanna deal with that so I’m trying to consistently brush my teeth twice a day and floss in the evenings

Be Ta N.

I floss every night before going to bed, but I am aspiring to make a habit of flossing in the morning, too, after breakfast. Flossing is useful because it removes particles of food that are too sturdy or too much stuck between your teeth for a toothbrush to remove. This is why, contrary to popular practice, you should floss NOT after, but before you brush your teeth. I hope this helps. Keep up the good work! 🙂

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