Flossing is an important part of good oral hygiene. A step
often forgotten because nowadays, many people think that you can
avoid problems only by brushing your teeth regularly. But your
dentist and your hygienist repeat to you that you need to
floss, it’s because it’s very important. Flossing completes
tooth brushing because dental floss goes where a toothbrush cannot get .
Here are some good reasons why flossing is so important:
Dental Plaque is made up of harmful micro-organisms which include bacteria, viruses
and protozoa (microscopic parasites). If you have plaque left between teeth, near gums, it can accumulate and cause some inflammation. This is the beginning of gum disease, called gingivitis.
If not taken care of, it may develop into
periodontitis, a more advanced and more severe stage of the disease.
Periodontitis damages the alveolar bone that holds teeth in the jaw. If not treated, the disease could eventually lead to the loss of one or more teeth.
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