Are You Flossing Correctly? It Can Help Keep Your Mouth Nice and Clean

Brushing and flossing your teeth go hand-in-hand. They’re like best friends who can never separate from each other. Though it usually falls by the wayside, flossing is just as important as brushing your teeth. Think about what you ate the previous night. Brushing the following morning does help rid your teeth of plaque and other harmful bacteria, but the bristles are too big and not durable enough to get in between teeth and remove foot particles and other bacteria that’s lodged. Choosing not to floss or doing it incorrectly can leave these food particles stuck and left to rot. This can cause all sorts of problems and lead to disease.

At our office in Syracuse, NY, we hold general dentistry practices in very high regard. Great dental hygiene starts at home. We can help keep your oral health in great shape by asking you to come in for a regular checkup, but at the end of the day, what you do and don’t do at home will determine how healthy your oral health remains. If you need a refresher on proper flossing technique, we’d love to help! We have the Syracuse dentists you’re looking for.
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