How effective is flossing?
Post date: Oct 21, 2020 7:1:12 PM
The average American dental hygiene consists of regularly brushing our teeth, gargling with mouthwash, and from time to time using tooth picks to remove bits of food stuck between our teeth when brushing our teeth is not an available option. For a lot of Americans, flossing isn’t a dental care activity that they are willing to do. They think that regularly brushing our teeth is enough to keep our teeth and gums healthy. But according to Dr. Kami Hoss, while there are some studies claiming that flossing does not impact your dental hygiene, one cannot deny the benefits of flossing.
Unhealthy gums are the number one cause of root canal procedures. Brushing twice a day may not be enough to protect your gums from certain damage. In certain studies, results have shown that people who floss twice a day alongside brushing their teeth are less likely to experience bleeding gums. There are also some lesser known benefits of flossing. For example, people who floss after brushing their teeth are less likely to go snacking afterwards. Anecdotal evidence points to flossing as a small measure that can contribute to weight loss, or at least help people who are trying to lose weight avoid snacking.
Lastly, flossing can be done by everyone, even for people with certain conditions like sensitive gums or people wearing braces. According to Dr. Kami Hoss, specialized floss are available depending on your situation so it shouldn’t stop anyone from adding flossing to their daily oral hygiene regimen.
Dr. Kami Hoss and The Super Dentists organize a free dental day for children who cannot afford to get regular dental treatment. They also hold an annual Halloween party for 4000 to 5000 kids, teaching the children about good oral hygiene. To know more about The Super Dentists, visit this blog.