The importance of flossing

It can be easy to get into the habit of brushing your teeth twice or more each day, but getting used to flossing daily is another story. Many people will put this process off for longer than they’d like, which is easy to understand.

There are many benefits to flossing and it is one of the most important and effective ways to care for your teeth. The benefits of flossing will only be noticeable when you have begun flossing on a daily basis.

Make brushing more effective

Brushing your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste is great for cleaning the surfaces of your teeth, but your toothbrush will not be able to clean in-between your teeth. This is where some of the worst plaque and bacteria live. Brushing alone will not reach these parts, which can lead to the plaque and bacteria to build up over time. Some research had lead to suggest that flossing before brushing your teeth can make brushing more effective. This is because it will bring more of the tooth into contact with the fluoride in your toothpaste.

Saves you money and makes trips to the dentist easier

A box of dental floss is inexpensive and will last you months. A trip to the dentist will cost an arm and a leg for major procedures.

Most people hate when their dentist will scrape their teeth to remove any plaque. Dentists and hygienists haven’t found a way to stop this being uncomfortable but you can. By flossing daily you can cut down the build up of plaque and reduce the amount your dentist will need to scrape your teeth.

Flossing and Invisalign

There are a number of Invisalign treatments all of which you will still be able to continue with your regular oral hygiene routine. This is one of the advantages to using Invisalign over regular wire braces. You will still be able to brush the entire surface on your teeth and floss in between your teeth.

Flossing daily while you are using an Invisalign treatment is a good idea. It is important to keep your teeth as clean as possible to reduce the amount of bacteria that will cause your aligners to smell.