When Brushing Your Teeth When Flossing Is Important

October is National Dental Hygiene Month; a key part of having good dental hygiene is brushing your teeth twice a day. Did you know that dental hygiene also includes flossing your teeth at least once a day? We know flossing is not something that anyone really enjoys doing because it can be very uncomfortable. Gateway Family Dentistry located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee wants you to know what can happen to your teeth when you don’t floss.
Don’t you want to have a healthy smile? A vital part of keeping a healthy smile is to floss daily. Not flossing daily hurts your overall oral health a lot more then you may realize. A few things can happen to your teeth that can damage your smile. For instance, if you don’t floss your smile becomes at risk to:
• Tartar buildup (plaque)
• Cavities
• Premature loss of teeth
• Discoloration of your teeth
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Tooth decay
• Halitosis (bad breath)
• Gingivitis or periodontitis: can lead to gum disease, causing bleeding of the gums.
The benefits that will come from you flossing as advised by the American Dental Association, you will avoid these damaging situations and will be able to maintain good oral health. Flossing your teeth daily helps ensure you get the bacteria that can be missed from only brushing your teeth. Brushing only cleans the surface of your teeth, and by flossing you are going that extra step to clean your teeth to keep your smile healthy.

There’s no better time than the present to start flossing. So start flossing today. To learn more about the other effects that not flossing could have on your smile, or to schedule an appointment, contact our office at
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