Dangers of Ignoring Your Daily Flossing Routine

Posted on 6/21/2021 by Angie Hopper

We have all been told to brush our teeth twice a day. In addition, we advise adding a daily flossing routine to your oral hygiene protocol. It is important to floss your teeth each day to remove food debris, sugar, and starches from between your teeth.

What Gets Stuck Between Your Teeth?

We have all had corn on the cob stuck between our teeth. I am sure many can remember a time when spinach or lettuce took residence between your teeth as well. Small seeds from fruit can easily get stuck too. We expect those things to get lodged, but did you know that sugars and starches can also penetrate the gaps between your teeth?

Causes of Tooth Decay and What You Can Do

If you do not remove sugars and starches from between your teeth, the bacteria in your mouth will feed on these delicacies and form dental plaque. If the plaque stays on your teeth, it can harden and form tartar, or calculus. Tartar is the white crusty material that the hygienist scrapes off your teeth. As tartar forms between your teeth, it can weaken the enamel and form cavities.

Floss for Healthier Teeth

By flossing your teeth daily, you can help to reduce the likelihood of plaque hardening into tartar. We suggest you floss your teeth every day in addition to brushing and rinsing. We also advise our patients to make good choices in the grocery store and to not buy foods high in sugars and starches.

Make sure you schedule your routine visits to our office for a professional cleaning and dental exam. We take time to thoroughly clean all surfaces of your teeth as well and between your teeth. We can educate you on the best way to floss and avoid cavities. Come see us today!

Bells
Office

(731) 663-9999

7019 US-412
Bells, TN 38006

Hours:
Mon: 11am - 6pm
Tue: 8am - 5pm
Wed: 9am - 5pm
Thu: 7am - 2pm
Fri: By appt
Sat & Sun: Closed

Jackson
Office

(731) 300-3000

80 Exeter Rd
Jackson, TN 38305

Hours:
Mon: 7am - 7pm
Tue: 7am - 7pm
Wed: 9am - 5pm
Thu: 7am - 2pm
Fri: 8am - 3pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

Milan
Office

(731) 613-2800

14029 S 1st St
Milan, TN 38358

Hours:
Mon: 11am - 6pm
Tue: 8am - 5pm
Wed: 9am - 5pm
Thu: 7am - 2pm
Fri: By appt
Sat & Sun: Closed

Lexington Office

(731) 617-9818

689 W Church St, Lexington, TN 38351

Hours:
Mon: 11am - 6pm
Tue: 8am - 5pm
Wed: 9am - 5pm
Thu: 7am - 2pm
Fri: Closed
Sat & Sun: Closed

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