{"id":333,"date":"2021-12-02T18:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=333"},"modified":"2022-02-02T19:18:09","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T19:18:09","slug":"flossing-new-years-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/02\/flossing-new-years-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Ensure You\u2019re Flossing Regularly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You want to floss more but the idea is often off-putting. It takes time and energy but is also a tedious task. Unfortunately, when you hold this mindset, your desire to strike up this purposeful habit is reduced. To minimize the potential for serious oral health problems, here are three ways you can make sure you\u2019re flossing<\/a> regularly and avoiding things like gum disease and tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why is Daily Flossing Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, you consume foods and beverages that contain bacteria and particles that can become easily trapped in the crevices of your smile. Brushing can help to remove some of these remnants, but it often requires flossing to eliminate those found between teeth. Because dental floss can easily slide between teeth, you can remove plaque and food particles that attempt to adhere and cause problems later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without daily flossing, plaque and tartar can begin to build up and attack both your teeth and gum tissues. If left untreated, it can develop into tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Floss Regularly in the New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid the potential of needing gum disease therapy because of your lack of flossing, it\u2019s important that you pay close attention. You don\u2019t have to spend the time or money having your gums cleaned every few months because of a serious infection. Instead, you can choose to take back your oral health and start taking better care of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n