I Brush, But I Don't Like To Floss!

From the first visit to the dentist, a child is instructed to brush and floss on a twice daily. In a good situation, this mandate is reviewed every six months and for most people the instructions are followed a few days to a few weeks after cleaning. After that, it is at best sporadic flossing. Before they know it, they have a week before cleaning. People will either confess cleaning, or go the other way and try to do five months of dental floss in the last week in an attempt to trick the officer into thinking they have been diligent. Let me tell you, it is rare that the hygienist is never fooled.
Most include the fact that the wrong floss, or it causes the gums bleed, it hurts their fingers, or fill the void of an excuse. The truth is, if you do not floss, you get gum disease and tooth decay or. It is only a matter of time.
The most common problems found during a routine examination by the hygienist or dentist have their debut between the teeth. It is no coincidence that periodontal disease affects 70-80% of adults in one form or another. Without flossing, the bacteria present in the mouth colonize and proliferate in the gum tissue between the teeth where the toothbrush can not reach.
Most cavities affecting the teeth between the teeth again when the toothbrush can not. By allowing bacteria to grow and are not disturbed, they are allowed to eat food left between the teeth and produce waste later. These acids dissolve waste holes in the teeth. Without flossing, the bacteria are not disposed of properly.
Your personal hygienist can easily teach you how to remove plaque from between your teeth with floss a technique that is surprisingly easy to learn. Nothing better than flossing your teeth. There are holders of silk, plastic picks, small brushes, and a host of other devices to get between the teeth. There are even oral irrigators can spray water between the teeth in an effort to eliminate the bacteria. The only way to eliminate coherent and effective plate is flossing. Other methods can be used to add flossing, but all attempts to replace flossing lacking.
Ultimately, there is no shortcut to good oral health. Devote a few minutes each day for proper oral care to prevent gum disease, tooth decay residence and costly use of these common problems. A twice daily routine of flossing and brushing properly can help most anyone maintain a healthy, happy mouth.