08/20/2025
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Flossing does more than just get rid of food stuck in your teethโ it protects your oral health in ways that brushing alone canโt do.
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Did you know that cavities donโt just form on the front, top, or back of your teeth? They often start in the tight contact spaces between teeth. Flossing removes the food particles and plaque that get stuck there. Without flossing, decay can set in and cavities can continue to spread deeper in the tooth.
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When plaque sits at the gumline, it irritates the tissue and causes inflammation. This early stage is called gingivitis โ red, swollen gums that may bleed when you brush or floss. If left untreated, it can turn into periodontitis, a more serious stage, where gums can recede, bone can be lost, and teeth can eventually loosen. Flossing helps remove the plaque before it ever gets to that point.
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Brushing is important, but it only reaches the front, top, and back of your teeth. Flossing cleans the 40% that brushing leaves behind โ the tight spaces between teeth and just under the gumline where your toothbrush canโt reach.
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Bad breath often comes from trapped food and bacteria stuck between teeth. Flossing removes these odor-causing food particles and bacteria, leaving your mouth fresher and cleaner.
๐ก Floss once a day โ your smile, gums, and breath will thank you.
