Monday, February 28, 2011
As a dental hygienist, one of my toughest jobs is enforcing good home care. We do everything we can with you in the chair, but when you leave it is still our responsibility to teach how to maintain the health of your teeth and gums at home.Our most frequent complaint about homecare is lack of flossing. Good brushing habits control most of the germs on the sides and tops of your teeth, but flossing is even more important that brushing when it comes to preventing gum disease, or improving areas that are already inflamed or bleeding. This is because the most common places for the germs that cause gum disease to multiply is down under the gums in between your teeth.
I’ve come across a great article on ways to overcome the most common reasons for avoiding daily flossing.
Flossing Teeth: No More Excuses!
Are there any other ways you have come up with to make flossing part of your day?
If you aren’t currently flossing daily, do you think any of these ideas would work for you?
Posted by Donna Pinzone
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