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Why Flossing Is So Important

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Some patients believe that brushing their teeth is enough, but in the grand scheme of oral health, brushing alone is insufficient. At Southbridge Dental Care, our team highly encourages each patient who visits our office to brush and floss! Flossing assists in reaching the hard-to-clean areas between the teeth. And combined with brushing daily, flossing provides several important benefits for patients and their oral health.

Benefits of Flossing

    1. Gum Disease Prevention

    When plaque sits on your teeth, it eventually hardens into a rough substance called tartar. As plaque and tartar collect on the gum line, gum disease may develop. Flossing between the teeth helps break up plaque before it firms into tartar, thus preventing gum disease.

    2. Improve Oral Appearance

    The build-up of plaque and tartar often appears as a yellow film that can make your teeth look discolored. By keeping up with flossing, you can also improve the appearance of your teeth!

    3. Tooth Decay Prevention

    Just like flossing can prevent the chances of gum disease, it can also help prevent tooth decay. The build-up of plaque is just one culprit of tooth decay, and tooth decay often results in the need for fillings or other restorative dental services to bring the teeth back to functioning condition.

Make Daily Flossing a New Year’s Resolution

Preventing gum disease, decay, and keeping up with your oral health by flossing contribute to the longevity of your teeth and gums. As long as you floss at least once a day, it doesn’t matter when you do it. And it is never too late to begin flossing!

Routine Cleanings & Exams in Southbridge, MA

While brushing and flossing at home are great ways to provide preventive care for your oral health, you should still visit our office at least twice a year for routine cleanings and exams. A professional hygiene cleaning provides a thorough cleaning of your teeth and gums that you can’t get any other way. Give our office a call today to schedule your appointment or learn more about caring for your oral health!

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