However, if you are addicted to flossing, as I am, you probably will...
People are CLEARLY divided into two camps when it comes to flossing-there are those that do and those that don't. It seems that there are no casual flossers. I belong to the "those that floss" category. I floss every morning and periodically through the day, whne needed. I have little packages of those floss sticks in my desk at work, my car and my billfold, the bathroom downstairs and have been known to use items other than dental floss to "floss"...much to the dismay and disgust of my children! Once you floss regularly, you just can't seem to go without it!
Fun FLOSS Facts
If you're brushing and NOT flossing, you're cleaning 60% of your teeth's surface. YUCK
It's good for your heart--Harvard Medical School researchers found that flossing removes bacteria and plaque from the teeth and gums, the same plaque which is absorbed into the blood stream and can clog arteries and veins. Another study found that men with periodontitis had a startling 70% greater risk of developing coronary disease, while a case of gingivitis meant a 40% increase.
It reduces bad breath caused by food particles trapped between teeth. Even microscopic pieces of food rot and decay leving behind their putrid odors.
The main objective of flossing is to remove the plaque lodged between the teeth. When this fails to occur, the plaque hardens in to tartar which can only be removed by an oral hygienist or dentist. The bacteria present in the tartar produce acids which damage your gums and cause swelling:- a condition known as gingivitis. Untreated gingivitis leads to periodontal disease which eventually causes bone re-absorption and tooth loss.
Start flossing today for better health tomorrow!
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