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Three Mistakes People Make While Flossing

Flossing should be an everyday part of your oral care routine. Even though the American Dental Association recommends flossing daily to thwart issues with plaque, decay, and gingivitis, many people neglect to floss or even when they do it, they neglect to do it right. Take a look at some mistakes you may be making when you floss your teeth.

1.- Mistake: Not flossing on both sides of every tooth.

It’s easy to skip a few spots when you are flossing in a hurry and trying to get finished. However, you should never stop flossing until you have gotten both sides of every tooth. Not getting both sides of every tooth leaves food particles and debris stuck in between the space and it can encourage tooth decay.

2.- Mistake: Assuming you should stop flossing if you see blood.

It is actually far more normal than most people realize to see a little blood when you floss your teeth. As the floss rubs against the soft tissue of the gums, it can cause a bit of blood, and that is perfectly OK. It is never safe to assume that you should stop flossing altogether because your floss is getting tinged pink with bloody saliva. If the bleeding is severe, make sure you speak to a dentist about the issue, but do not stop flossing.

3.- Mistake: Flossing so fast that you miss food particles.

Flossing your teeth should take you about two minutes once you get in the habit of doing so. With the availability of flossing picks, the time can even be reduced. However, make sure you are allowing a sufficient amount of time with every tooth as you floss. If you are simply running the floss between your teeth rapidly just to get through, you may not be getting all the debris or food particles.

Flossing is an important part of your everyday oral health routine, and it makes a huge difference between professional dental hygiene appointments.

(04/18/2022)
by Woodlane Dentistry

More Information: https://www.woodlanedentistry.com/3-mistakes-people-make-while-flossing/

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