Do you wish you flossed more frequently but feel you don’t have the time? Or do you have a completely different excuse? We’ve heard them all at California Dental Group, and we recognize that it might be difficult for some people. We’ve prepared these straightforward answers to the most popular justifications for not flossing as a result.
Excuse: I never get food stuck in my teeth
The idea that the main purpose of flossing is to remove food from in between your teeth is one of the most prevalent dental hygiene myths. The removal of plaque is actually the major objective. Daily flossing helps stop gum disease and the loss of teeth. Even while everyone eventually develops plaque, it may be eradicated by flossing or having your dentist do a comprehensive cleaning.
Excuse: I don’t have time to floss
You can floss more quickly than you think. At California Dental Group, we firmly believe that flossing should be done twice daily, if not more frequently. By performing it at a certain time, include it into your regimen. Both the morning and the evening are recommended. To avoid forgetting, keep your floss close to your toothbrush.
Or keep your floss in a different location completely, such as your car or office. Keep in mind that you are not required to floss before a mirror. Spend a few minutes doing it when you’re sitting in traffic, after lunch at work, or whenever suits you.
Excuse: It hurts to floss
It shouldn’t hurt to floss if your gums are healthy. If it does, there’s a very strong indication that you have gingivitis or gum disease. Although pain and/or bleeding may seem like a reason not to floss, the contrary is really true. Within two weeks, the discomfort and bleeding should stop if you begin brushing and flossing every day. If not, give California Dental Group a call to schedule your dental examination.
Excuse: My teeth are too close together for me to be able to floss
Have you experimented with several floss brands? The fit and experience are frequently better and simpler with waxed or glide floss. Consider using a threader or loop that gives an easier entrance point if your gums are receded, if you have gaps in your teeth, if you currently have braces on, or if any of these conditions apply to you. If your floss tears when you use it, you may have a cavity or a problem with past dental treatment, such as a loose filling or a cracked crown.
Are you having trouble flossing? Make an appointment with California Dental Group and let us to demonstrate. Daily flossing may first appear difficult, but once it becomes a habit, you won’t give it a second thought. Flossing should be your initial step if you’re serious about enhancing the condition of your gums and teeth.
