Flossing
Needed by most. Loved by few.
We’ve all heard it. Flossing is an essential part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Recap. Flossing, once each day, is an essential part of plaque control, and is targeting the 40% of tooth surface that cannot be reached by your toothbrush.
Flossing does more than just remove food stuck between the teeth. In fact, its main function is to disturb plaque bacteria from tooth surfaces that are inaccessible by your toothbrush.
Plaque bacteria are a normal part of the oral flora, however if left undisturbed, plaque bacteria form mature, complex biofilms on the teeth. These are difficult to remove, and can lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease.
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