{"id":89,"date":"2023-01-03T16:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T16:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midtowndentistrydallas.com\/blog\/?p=89"},"modified":"2023-01-19T16:49:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T16:49:44","slug":"tips-for-flossing-more-new-years-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midtowndentistrydallas.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/03\/tips-for-flossing-more-new-years-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Flossing More Throughout the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When most people think about their oral hygiene, brushing their pearly whites is often the first thing that comes to mind. But when it comes to protecting your teeth and gums from the likes of serious oral health issues, flossing daily is also one of the most important habits you can adopt. This remains true even if you have tooth restorations such as dental implants<\/a>! So, if your New Year\u2019s Resolution is to be better about flossing, you\u2019ve made a wise commitment! Here\u2019s more about why flossing daily is a necessary practice along with some tips for ensuring you\u2019re able to keep up with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Flossing Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put it shortly, brushing twice a day simply isn\u2019t enough to keep plaque from building up on and between your teeth. When foods that are high in sugar and carbs get stuck on and between our teeth, the bacteria in our mouths turns these particles into acid, which then contributes to the buildup of plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flossing is essential because it helps to break up the plaque that has formed between your teeth in places that your toothbrush can\u2019t reach. If this plaque isn\u2019t removed, it\u2019ll eventually harden into tartar and greatly increase your risk of diseases and infections, including cavities and gingivitis. Even if you have dental implants, which replace your teeth from roots-to-crown, flossing is still an important practice as the gums around your implants are still susceptible to problems, which in turn will expedite dental implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying on Top of Your Flossing Habit This New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some useful tips to ensure that you\u2019re properly flossing all throughout the New Year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n